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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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In Kano, Arts and Craft Sessions Are Improving Menstrual Health for Women and Girls

Jul 24, 2026
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Borno State Contributory Health Insurance Buffers Vulnerable Populations’ Health Needs

By Nigeria Health Watch | July 22, 2024

Baba Sarki Ismail (Lead Writer) In camps erected across Maiduguri, Borno State’s capital, countless families struggle to survive amid the humanitarian crisis. The Boko Haram conflict in northeast Nigeria has brought devastation to the region, displacing communities. For 17-year-old Hasiya Abdullahi, the effects of this crisis have worsened her mental health. As a child, Hasiya’s […]

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Global Health Partnerships: Japan and Nigeria Working Together for Better Healthcare

By Nigeria Health Watch | July 20, 2024

Abara Erim and Ohanu Dabri Olohije (Lead Writer) “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” We are all connected, whether it be through shared experiences, common goals, or the complex network of relationships that link us together. This interconnectedness was made more apparent following the outbreak […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 19 July 2024

By Nigeria Health Watch | July 19, 2024

Healthcare Reform: Nigerian govt holds first national performance dialogue for health sector. Immunisation: 2.7 million children unprotected globally- Report. NCDC Launches Advanced Diagnostic Laboratory, Says It’ll Improve Testing Standard. Rainy Season: Nigeria Records 103 Cholera Deaths As Yellow Fever, Meningitis Cases Spike. Council on nutrition approves new measures to address food, health concerns. Halting NCDs […]

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Shifting Power: Three ways Local Government Financial Autonomy can impact Primary Healthcare in Nigeria

By Nigeria Health Watch | July 17, 2024

Last week, Nigeria’s Supreme Court delivered a judgement granting financial autonomy to Local Government Areas (LGAs) in a suit filed by the Honourable Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi. While this is predicted to drive grassroots development, primary healthcare is one area that will be impacted positively when local governments are […]

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Nigeria Health Watch to Host Health Policy Dialogue on Maternal Health Innovations

By Nigeria Health Watch | July 16, 2024

Recognising that maternal health is a crucial aspect of public health, reflecting the well-being of a nation’s future generations, Nigeria Health Watch is convening key stakeholders for a Health Policy Dialogue on Maternal Health titled: Scaling Maternal Health Innovations in Nigeria: Learnings, Challenges and Opportunities scheduled for Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Abuja, Nigeria. Maternal […]

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