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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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Wushishi PHC Becomes Overwhelmed With Patients Amid Need For More Equipment

By Nigeria Health Watch | September 14, 2024

Wushishi Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) in Niger State is facing a growing number of patients due to its convenient location, however, it is not fully equipped to meet the growing healthcare needs of the community. Pregnant women and patients requiring medical care are compelled to embark on a 2 kilometre journey to access fundamental laboratory […]

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Ten Years After Ebola: Learnings for Lassa Fever, “Lassa-X” and Pandemic Preparedness

By Nigeria Health Watch | September 13, 2024

Oluomachukwu Omeje (Lead Writer) In global health, past epidemics are important learning experiences that shape our responses to future health emergencies. The 2014 Ebola epidemic in West Africa serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities and strengths of public health systems. As the world continues to face emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, the lessons […]

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Smart Meters Bring Water Savings to Nigerian Households

By Nigeria Health Watch | September 11, 2024

Mahdi Garba (Lead writer) After relocating to an estate in Utako, a district in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, Jonas Odocha discovered a smart water meter effectively addressing his previous concerns about estimated billing, water scarcity, and wastage in his former residence in Maitama. “Now, you pay only for the water you use,” Odocha noted. “The meter […]

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Nigeria Health Watch to Host Nutrition Forum on Addressing Coordination Bottlenecks for Improved Nutrition Outcomes

By Nigeria Health Watch | September 10, 2024

Abuja, Nigeria – September 4, 2024 – In response to the ongoing challenges in achieving better nutrition outcomes in Nigeria, Nigeria Health Watch is organising a Nutrition Forum titled Addressing Coordination Bottlenecks in Nigeria for Improved Nutrition Outcomes. The event is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Nigeria currently ranks 109th out […]

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Cholera Prevention and Safety in High-Risk Areas: A Guide From International SOS

By Nigeria Health Watch | September 6, 2024

Mahdi Garba (Lead writer) Cholera remains a significant public health challenge in Nigeria and across many African countries due to inadequate access to clean water and sanitation facilities. During the rainy season, which usually lasts from May to October each year, Cholera risks worsens due to flooding which can contaminate water sources and destroy water […]

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