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Nigeria Health Watch Announces Solutions Journalism Masterclass for Nigerian Editors

By Nigeria Health Watch | October 31, 2024

Nigeria Health Watch, in partnership with the School of Media and Communication at Pan-Atlantic University, is pleased to announce a 4-days Solutions Journalism Masterclass for Nigerian Editors, scheduled from November 18 to 22, 2024. This four-day masterclass is designed to equip Nigerian editors with the skills to adopt a solutions-oriented approach to news reporting. The Solutions Journalism […]

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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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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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