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Future of Health Conference 2026 From Innovation to Impact: The Future of Health is Now

Oct 29, 2026
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The 2026 Future of Health Conference Should Make Innovation Count for Nigerians

Oct 29, 2026
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Nigeria Health Watch’s Future of Health Conference 2026 to Champion Scaling Health Innovations  for Impact

Oct 28, 2026
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Less Aid. Tougher Choices. What Lies Ahead for the Next Global Fund Executive Director?

Oct 28, 2026
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Nigeria Health Watch and ACIOE Foundation Launch New Phase of Maternal Health Advocacy Project to Advance Policy Action and Investment in Nigeria

Oct 27, 2026
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New Lassa Fever Evidence To Shape Vaccine Research And Outbreak Preparedness Across West Africa

By Kenneth Ibe | October 12, 2026

New evidence from a major Lassa fever research programme in West Africa is expected to inform the next phase of vaccine research, outbreak preparedness and community engagement in research across the region. Initial findings from Enable, the largest-ever study of Lassa fever disease burden, were recently published in The Lancet Global Health. The programme is […]

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WHO Pandemic Hub sets ambitious goal to detect new outbreaks within 24 hours

By Nigeria Health Watch | October 12, 2026

The World Health Organization (WHO) launched a new five-year strategy for its Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence, charting a path towards a world where every country can detect and understand emerging health threats within 24 hours of their appearance by 2030. Strengthening rapid detection is a cornerstone of global health security, helping countries contain […]

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West African Health Organisation Supports Roundtable on Financing Lassa Fever Vaccine Development during the World Health Summit in Berlin (Germany)

By Nigeria Health Watch | October 10, 2026

The West African Health Organisation (WAHO) is supporting a high-level roundtable in Berlin on Sunday, 11 October 2026, to explore a collaborative financing framework for Lassa fever vaccine development, research readiness and regional manufacturing. Convened by IAVI, MedAccess and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), the meeting is organised with support from WAHO and […]

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Nigeria Health Watch Launches Health Professionals Communications & Advocacy Learning Programme to Build a New Generation of Health Champions

By Nigeria Health Watch | October 8, 2026

Nigeria Health Watch has launched the Health Professionals Communications & Advocacy Learning Programme (HPCALP), a specialised learning programme designed to equip health professionals with the communication and advocacy skills they need to become more effective public voices and champions for better health in Nigeria. Running from 9 October to 20 November 2026, the six-week programme […]

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Nigeria Health Watch Launches Nigeria Health Watchers Network: Inaugural Cohort of Student Ambassadors

By Kenneth Ibe | October 5, 2026

Nigeria Health Watch has launched the Nigeria Health Watchers Network, a student ambassador programme designed to equip students across Nigeria with practical skills and exposure to public health advocacy, communication, storytelling and evidence-informed engagement. The inaugural cohort comprises 30 students selected from more than 4,145 applications received from students studying medicine, pharmacy, public health, medical […]

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