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MCHTrack Is Helping Katsina Reach Women and Children Missing Immunisation and Antenatal Care

Sep 07, 2026
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Curated Conversations: Prof. Adaeze Oreh on Why the Future of Health Lies Beyond the Health Sector

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Community Support and Respectful Care Are Building Trust in a Sokoto Health Centre

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PROFESSOR PALOKINAM T. PITCHE ASSUMES OFFICE AS DIRECTOR GENERAL OF THE WEST AFRICAN HEALTH ORGANISATION

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Health Ministry To Host National Policy Dialogue on Healthcare Financing, and Universal Health Coverage

By Nigeria Health Watch | August 21, 2025

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (FMOHSW), is set to convene a High-level National Policy Dialogue under the theme: “Reimagining the Future of Health Financing in Nigeria.” The dialogue, scheduled to hold from the 1st to the 4th of September 2025, brings together senior government officials, policymakers, development partners, civil society, academia, and the private […]

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 Strengthening Local Food Fortification to Combat Malnutrition in Nigeria

By Nigeria Health Watch | August 20, 2025

Nigeria continues to face one of the highest burdens of malnutrition globally, with 32% of children under five stunted and millions of women and adolescent girls suffering from micronutrient deficiencies. To address this persistent crisis, Nigeria Health Watch will convene a Nutrition Roundtable themed “Strengthening Local Food Fortification to Combat Malnutrition in Nigeria” on 28th […]

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Global UNVEIL Initiative Launches to Fast‑Track Lassa fever Vaccine Development

By Nigeria Health Watch | August 15, 2025

GALVESTON, Texas – Scientists at the University of Texas Medical Branch’s Galveston National Laboratory have been awarded up to $6.4 million in funding to support an international research consortium to crack one of the toughest problems in infectious disease science: determining which immune responses protect people against Lassa fever. This funding was awarded as part of […]

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Nigeria Health Watch Launches Inaugural Science Policy Communication Fellowship to Bridge the Gap Between Research and Policy

By Nigeria Health Watch | July 14, 2025

In a bold step toward advancing evidence-informed policymaking in Nigeria, Nigeria Health Watch is proud to announce the official launch of its Science Policy Communication Fellowship. This innovative fellowship aims to equip early- to mid-career public health professionals, researchers, and advocates with the critical skills needed to translate complex scientific evidence into accessible, actionable policy […]

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Nigeria Inaugurates First NHIA Governing Council to Drive Universal Health Coverage

By Nigeria Health Watch | July 11, 2025

The Federal Government of Nigeria has inaugurated the first-ever Governing Council of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), following the enactment of the NHIA Act in 2022. This landmark move is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen health insurance governance and accelerate progress towards achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Nigeria. The NHIA Act of […]

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