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Beyond Genotype Awareness: Nigeria Must Build a Sickle Cell Response That Serves Warriors

Jun 20, 2026
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Three Months After Speaking Out, Indabo Residents Still Await Improved PHC Services

Jun 18, 2026
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Nigeria Cannot Prevent the Next Outbreak if It Cannot Diagnose It

Jun 17, 2026
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Curated Conversations: Moji Makanjuola on Building Public Trust Through Health Journalism

Jun 16, 2026
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Beyond Awareness: Why Nigeria Must Fund a Period-Friendly Future

Jun 11, 2026
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Fighting Water Scarcity and Disease: Kenya’s Sand Dam Revolution

By Nigeria Health Watch | October 14, 2024

Jackson Okata (Lead Writer)In Kenya’s Kajiado West, Thomas Sankale, 60, endures the relentless heat while walking over three kilometres to water his cattle herd. This is a vital task he must complete daily to ensure his herd is not affected by the harsh temperatures and parched landscape of Nkaimurunya village, located 80 kilometres from the […]

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Bridging the Gap: Community Action Drives Healthcare Improvements at Tanawa PHC

By Nigeria Health Watch | October 12, 2024

Usman Abdulmumin Abubakar, the Matawalle of Kura and Assistant Secretary of the Primary Health Care (PHC) Community Committee, reminisces about the humble beginnings of the Tanawa Primary Healthcare Post. Founded in 2011 by the Dangote Foundation, this facility has become a vital healthcare hub for pregnant women and children. “We wanted a health centre where […]

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Using Mathematical Modeling for Effective Infectious Disease Control in Nigeria

By Nigeria Health Watch | October 12, 2024

Infectious diseases can spread rapidly and unpredictably, catching communities off guard. However, mathematical modelling can be a powerful tool to anticipate and prepare for outbreaks, including those as devastating as the current mpox virus, by simulating virus spread, assessing intervention strategies, enabling public health officials to make informed decisions and minimise outbreak impact. Modelling infectious diseases involve using […]

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Improving Nutrition Outcomes in Nigeria through Strengthened Multisectoral Coordination

By Nigeria Health Watch | October 10, 2024

Adanna Opara (Lead Writer) Malnutrition remains a pressing public health concern in Nigeria, with alarming statistics highlighting the severity of the problem. According to the 2018 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS), about 37% of children under the age of five are stunted, 23% are underweight, 7% are wasted , and a staggering 68% suffer from […]

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Kofar Kura Community Calls for Government Support at Sarkin Kura Health Post

By Nigeria Health Watch | October 5, 2024

Sarkin Kura Health Post has been a lifeline for Kofar Kudu residents, however, its reduced hours and scope of services hinder access to urgent medical attention, particularly during emergencies. For Ni’imat Kura, who is a 37-year-old mother of three, these gaps have had life-altering consequences. “I started visiting the health post four years ago, and […]

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