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Weekend Closures Put Mende PHC Patients at Risk in Lagos

Jul 31, 2026
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Nigeria Has a Lead Elimination Policy. Communities Need to See It Working

Jul 29, 2026
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Logistics Marketplace calls on Nigeria’s logistics buyers to participate in survey for a new industry report

Jul 28, 2026
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Nigeria’s Agricultural Commitments Must Deliver Better Nutrition

Jul 27, 2026
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What the Andes Hantavirus Outbreak Reveals About Global Attention to Lassa Fever

Jul 25, 2026
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Theatre Meets Public Health: M/Other Tackles Maternal Mental Health in Nigeria

By Nigeria Health Watch | December 6, 2024

Asari Ndem and Vivianne Ihekweazu (Lead writers) “If you can talk you can sing, if you can walk you can dance.” — Zimbabwean Proverb “She would spend almost the whole day lying on the mat asleep, she had stopped smiling or singing while she cooked, she now cried a lot and had ceased doing all of her […]

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A Tale of Two Nigerias: Accelerating the Family Planning Policy Response

By Nigeria Health Watch | December 5, 2024

Vivianne Ihekweazu (Lead Writer) When The Economist published the article titled “Why the fertility gap between north and south Nigeria matters”, it seemed to be a timely discussion, especially as the 8th Nigeria Family Planning Conference (NFPC) is getting underway in Abuja. Surprisingly, the article barely made a ripple in the headlines, failing to generate […]

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Communities Find Hope Through Local Health Insurance Scheme in Rural Malawi

By Nigeria Health Watch | December 2, 2024

Rabson Kondowe (Lead Writer) When Ruth Kasau discovered she was expecting her first child in 2014, her initial joy was quickly turned to despair. She and her husband, both farmers, faced the daunting reality of unaffordable maternity care. Residing in Ndindi village in Dedza district, in central Malawi, about 30 kilometres from a free government […]

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An Unseen Grief: Maternal Mortality’s Impact on Infants and Children

By Nigeria Health Watch | November 30, 2024

Sonia Biose and Sunday Oko (Lead Writers) Maternal mortality remains a critical challenge, impacting homes, families and communities globally. A report from the World Health Organization (WHO) highlighted the alarming indices, revealing that in 2020, a maternity-related death occurred nearly every two minutes. This equates to approximately 800 daily maternal deaths from preventable causes daily […]

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Accelerating Pathways to Universal Health Coverage Strategies for 2030 Success: Insights from the 65th NCH

By Nigeria Health Watch | November 30, 2024

By Safiya Shuaibu Isa The 65th National Council on Health, held in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, drew participation from diverse sectors that make up the backbone of Nigeria’s healthcare sector. The theme of the event was ‘Accelerating Pathways to Universal Health Coverage Strategies for 2030 Success’ was informed by three sub-themes: a. Health Workforce Development: Building […]

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