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Why Does Water in Parts of Kano Look “Thick Like Coffee”?

Oct 19, 2026
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Furanni Equips Women in Kano’s Ghari Community to Recognise Prolonged Labour and Seek Timely Care

Oct 15, 2026
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Nigeria Must Turn Maternal Health Commitments into Functioning Care

Oct 14, 2026
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New Lassa Fever Evidence To Shape Vaccine Research And Outbreak Preparedness Across West Africa

Oct 12, 2026
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WHO Pandemic Hub sets ambitious goal to detect new outbreaks within 24 hours

Oct 12, 2026
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Nigeria Health Watch to Host 10th Anniversary Future of Health Conference on Climate Change and Health

By Nigeria Health Watch | October 16, 2024

Nigeria Health Watch announces its 10th Future of Health Conference, “From Evidence to Action: Building Resilience at the Climate-Health Nexus.” The conference, scheduled for October 24, 2024, will bring together experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to explore the critical intersection of climate change and health. As the World Health Organization (WHO) identified climate change as humanity’s […]

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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 Sunday Oko | 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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