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Harnessing Digital Technology for Universal Health Coverage In Nigeria
20 Nov
By Nigeria Health Watch
Harnessing Digital Technology for Universal Health Coverage In Nigeria

Yasir Jamal Bakare (Lead Writer)Since its inception in December 2023, the New Strategic Health Vision has advanced steadily. This transformative plan is reshaping Nigeria’s healthcare...

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Preparedness is Key: Strengthening the Research Ecosystem in West Africa
19 Nov
By Nigeria Health Watch
Preparedness is Key: Strengthening the Research Ecosystem in West Africa

Oluomachukwu Omeje and Kemisola Agbaoye (Lead Writers) Infectious disease outbreaks remain a challenge in the West African region, driven in part by significant cross-border migration....

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Comprehensive PHC Lapai Sets the Standard for Quality Healthcare, But Needs More Backing
16 Nov
By Nigeria Health Watch
Comprehensive PHC Lapai Sets the Standard for Quality Healthcare, But Needs More Backing

Amina Mohammed, a resident of Lapai and a mother of two, shared her positive experience with the recently renovated facility when Nigeria Health Watch reporter...

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Pandemic Preparedness in West Africa: Multiplayer Collaborative Solutions for a Changing Climate
13 Nov
By Nigeria Health Watch
Pandemic Preparedness in West Africa: Multiplayer Collaborative Solutions for a Changing Climate

Oluomachukwu Omeje (Lead Writer) The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified climate change as one of humanity’s most significant health threat, with significant impacts across...

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New Executive Order: Hope for Nigeria’s Health Sector Amid the Economic Challenges
09 Nov
By Nigeria Health Watch
New Executive Order: Hope for Nigeria’s Health Sector Amid the Economic Challenges

Emeka Oguanuo and Alexander Chiejina (Lead Writers) In the midst of an economic crisis that undermines Nigerians’ access to quality healthcare, President Bola Tinubu’s landmark...

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Kadani Residents Demand for Inclusive Healthcare Services
09 Nov
By Nigeria Health Watch
Kadani Residents Demand for Inclusive Healthcare Services

Residents of Kadani community of Kura Local Government Area, Kano, are growing increasingly desperate as they are confronted with an emerging threat: the complete absence...

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Meet the Women Reshaping Nigeria’s Digital Health Sector: How an Internship Programme Became Gender-Transformative
08 Nov
By Nigeria Health Watch
Meet the Women Reshaping Nigeria’s Digital Health Sector: How an Internship Programme Became Gender-Transformative

By Chisom Ohazurume, Otse Ogorry, Caitlin Showalter, Jesse Hastings, Laura Osterndorf Aequalis and Laurence ClaussenDespite ongoing efforts to empower more African women to join the...

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Strengthening Primary Health Care Service Delivery for Better Maternal and Child Health in Kano State
06 Nov
By Nigeria Health Watch
Strengthening Primary Health Care Service Delivery for Better Maternal and Child Health in Kano State

Christopher Bassey (Lead Writer) Maternal mortality continues to critically impact women of reproductive age across Africa. In Nigeria, research shows that maternal and infant mortality...

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Empowering Communities: Civil Society Drives Health Security Initiatives in Kano State
05 Nov
By Nigeria Health Watch
Empowering Communities: Civil Society Drives Health Security Initiatives in Kano State

In 2024, the global burden of infectious diseases has been significant, with the resurgence of diseases, including mpox. Since January, the mpox outbreak has resulted...

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Kasham Girls Lead the Charge for Quality Care At Wudil Town Hall Meeting
02 Nov
By Nigeria Health Watch
Kasham Girls Lead the Charge for Quality Care At Wudil Town Hall Meeting

On a mission to improve healthcare access and quality in Wudil Local Government Area (LGA), at the Kofar Kudu Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Wudil....

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Strengthening Maternal Death Reviews for Quality Maternity Care in Nigeria
01 Nov
By Nigeria Health Watch
Strengthening Maternal Death Reviews for Quality Maternity Care in Nigeria

Onyedikachi Ewe (Lead Writer) Every day, women in Nigeria, embark on a journey from pregnancy and childbirth, with the expectation of a successful outcome. Unfortunately...

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Nigeria Health Watch Announces Solutions Journalism Masterclass for Nigerian Editors
31 Oct
By Nigeria Health Watch
Nigeria Health Watch Announces Solutions Journalism Masterclass for Nigerian Editors

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...

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