Follow us
Nigeria Health Watch
Follow us:
Subscribe to our Newsletter
breadcrumb banner

Press Release

Official health announcements from Nigeria, Africa, and around the world. We publish press releases on new research, policy decisions, campaigns, events, and major health reports that shape priorities and public debate. This space helps practitioners, advocates, and decision makers track what is being launched, funded, recommended, or changed, and why it matters for people’s health. If you would like us to consider your press release for publication, please email it to info@nigeriahealthwatch.com.

Search

Categories

Recent Posts

Post Image

Curated Conversations: Moji Makanjuola on Building Public Trust Through Health Journalism

Jun 16, 2026
Post Image

Beyond Awareness: Why Nigeria Must Fund a Period-Friendly Future

Jun 11, 2026
Post Image

The Anatomy of an Outbreak in a Conflict Setting & Nigeria’s Preparedness for Ebola 

Jun 08, 2026
Post Image

Africa’s Precision Medicine Future Depends on Stronger Research and Clinical Trial Systems

Jun 04, 2026
Post Image

‘Garden in a Box’ Initiative is Helping Pregnant Women Eat Nutritious Food While Building Self-Reliance Through Gardening

Jun 01, 2026
Blog Image 2 Nov

How Iwosan Lagoon Hospitals Is Putting The Patient At The Heart Of Healthcare Delivery

By Nigeria Health Watch | November 2, 2023

Throughout the years, the healthcare industry has undergone profound transformations, evolving from traditional practices to a more patient-centric approach. This allows the clinical team to work collaboratively rather than working in silos. It also creates better decision making for patient care and strengthens the overall patient experience. This evolution has been driven not only by […]

Read More
Blog Image 24 Oct

dRPC, NAMeD launch Media Challenge on PHC coverage

By Nigeria Health Watch | October 24, 2023

The Nigerian Academy of Medicine (NAMeD) and the development Research and Projects Centre (dRPC) announce a Media challenge for Journalists covering primary healthcare in Nigeria. The award will be announced on Thursday during the 2023 national conference of the Academy to encourage in-depth investigations that address bottlenecks bedevilling the nation’s public healthcare system.  In a statement […]

Read More
Blog Image 20 Oct

Nigeria Health Watch Partners with Niger State Health Ministries to Tackle Health Misinformation

By Nigeria Health Watch | October 20, 2023

Nigeria Health Watch, in partnership with the Niger State Ministry of Secondary and Tertiary Health and the Niger State Ministry of Primary Health, commences Health Misinformation Management Fellowship in Niger state. This initiative is focused on countering health misinformation and promoting the dissemination of accurate health information within the state. In recent years, health misinformation […]

Read More
Blog Image 17 Oct

Women’s Voices Resonate: Women’s Health and Well-being Campaign Reveals Urgent Call for Affordable Health Systems

By Nigeria Health Watch | October 17, 2023

The 2023 findings of the “Women’s Health and Well-being: Listening across the Lifespan” revealed that almost one-third of women stress the critical need for accessible and affordable health systems. These insights highlight the urgent need to prioritize women’s access to comprehensive and high-quality healthcare. Building on the 2019 legacy of the “What Women Want” campaign, […]

Read More
Blog Image 13 Aug

Nigeria Health Watch Announces Primary Health Care Policy Dialogue

By Nigeria Health Watch | August 13, 2023

In 2020, Nigeria accounted for over a quarter (28.5%) of global maternal deaths, totalling about 82,000. These avoidable deaths are especially concentrated in hard-to-reach rural communities and peri-urban areas, where access to healthcare is limited. Niger State, like other northern Nigerian states, grapples with preventable maternal and child deaths. Shockingly, approximately 1 in 95 women […]

Read More