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

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
Post Image

“Deliver Like the Hebrew Women”: How Traditional Myths and Religious Misconceptions Fuel Maternal and Child Deaths

May 30, 2026
Blog Image 16 Oct

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 […]

Read More
Blog Image 3 Oct

Nigeria Health Watch to Host Policy Dialogue on Strengthening Primary Healthcare Accountability for Maternal and Child Health

By Nigeria Health Watch | October 3, 2024

Kano State, Nigeria — October 3, 2024 — In an effort to address the significant gaps in maternal and child health services in Kano State, Nigeria Health Watch is organising a policy dialogue on Strengthening Primary Healthcare (PHC) Accountability for Improved Maternal and Child Health Outcomes. The event will take place on Thursday, October 3, 2024. Kano State continues […]

Read More
Blog Image 2 Oct

Largest-ever Lassa fever study launches in-depth look at disease symptom

By Nigeria Health Watch | October 2, 2024

Scientists in Nigeria are expanding their research into the deadly Lassa fever with the launch of a pioneering study designed to get a better idea of the variation in disease symptoms and how these compare to malaria and other worrisome infections found in the region.  The new research, led by the Nigeria Centre for Disease […]

Read More
Blog Image 10 Sep

Nigeria Health Watch to Host Nutrition Forum on Addressing Coordination Bottlenecks for Improved Nutrition Outcomes

By Nigeria Health Watch | September 10, 2024

Abuja, Nigeria – September 4, 2024 – In response to the ongoing challenges in achieving better nutrition outcomes in Nigeria, Nigeria Health Watch is organising a Nutrition Forum titled Addressing Coordination Bottlenecks in Nigeria for Improved Nutrition Outcomes. The event is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Nigeria currently ranks 109th out […]

Read More
Blog Image 16 Jul

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 […]

Read More