Chukwuemeka Oguanuo (Lead Writer) Nigeria’s healthcare sector has long struggled with underfunding, weak regulation, and public distrust, driving a $1 billion annual medical tourism exodus. With declining official development assistance (ODA) from major donors, retaining every healthcare dollar has never been more urgent as the country strives for self-sufficiency. Despite efforts in health sector reforms […]
Onyedikachi Ewe (Lead Writer) A tragic video showing a pregnant woman named Kemi, who lost her life in Lagos on her way to give birth, went viral on Friday, April 4, 2025, According to some reports, she had arrived at a health facility in a critical condition and was referred to a secondary healthcare facility […]
Kaduna State Nigeria, April 17, 2025: To address ongoing challenges in primary health care, such as funding gaps, workforce shortages, and weak systems, Nigeria Health Watch is convening a policy dialogue in Kaduna State. Themed “Advancing Sustainable Financing and Workforce Capacity for Equitable Primary Health Care Delivery and Improved Health Outcomes in Kaduna State,” the […]
Are you passionate about public health and ready to bridge the gap between science and policy? Nigeria Health Watch invites early to mid-career professionals, researchers, and advocates to apply for the Science-Policy Communication Fellowship, a hands-on programme designed to equip participants with the skills needed to translate scientific research into impactful, policy-relevant communication. About the […]
Residents of Lemo Ward face immense challenges in accessing basic healthcare services in Tsamiya Babba community of Gezawa Local Government Area (LGA). Despite being part of Kano’s metropolitan city, the absence of a healthcare facility forces pregnant women, children, and other vulnerable groups to endure long and difficult journeys for medical care, sometimes with dire […]
