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Sustaining HIV AIDS intervention in Nigeria towards achieving the 2030 global target

By Nigeria Health Watch | December 28, 2024

Alexander Chiejina and Chibuike Alagboso (Lead Writers) The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) remains a leading public health and development challenge globally. With an estimated 2 million adults and children currently living with the virus, Nigeria accounted for 1,400 new HIV infections and 50,000 AIDS-related deaths weekly in 2023. This index has a far-reaching impact on […]

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The Primary Health Care Leadership Challenge — Where Winning Should Save Lives

By Nigeria Health Watch | December 25, 2024

Vivianne Ihekweazu (Lead writer) “Pregnant women and patients requiring medical care are compelled to embark on a two kilometre journey to access fundamental laboratory and scanning services at other facilities, due to the PHC’s lack of essential medical equipment and deteriorating infrastructure”. This account came from a weekly Community Health Watch report produced by Nigeria […]

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Strengthening Community Health Systems and Mobilising Men for Stronger Maternal Health

By Nigeria Health Watch | December 23, 2024

Every day, many pregnant women across Nigeria undergo health crises that are preventable due to the gaps which exist in the delivery of healthcare services across health facilities. This could be attributed to cultural, traditional or religious factors in communities around the country. To commemorate 2024’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, a joint […]

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Feeding Hope: An MSF-Backed Nutrition Project is Giving Malnourished Children a Fighting Chance in Katsina

By Nigeria Health Watch | December 23, 2024

Mahdi Garba (Lead writer) Hauwa’u’s gleeful face could be seen by anyone who entered the children’s ward at the Maternal and Child Health Centre in Kofar Sauri, Katsina. She had a skinny baby strapped to her back. The baby who had been vomiting and excreting more than usual — was brought to the hospital from Dutsin-Ma Local […]

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A Ticking Bomb: The Maternal Health Crisis Unfolding In Benue IDP Camps Needs Urgent Attention

By Nigeria Health Watch | December 19, 2024

Nurudeen Akewushola (Guest Writer) If life were truly equitable, everyone would have the same opportunities and access to resources, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity or beliefs. In Nigeria, this ideal remains far from the reality, particularly in healthcare for pregnant women. While some women have access to quality care that ensures safe pregnancies and deliveries, […]

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