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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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Africa’s Role in Ethical AI for Healthcare
30 Oct
By Nigeria Health Watch
Africa’s Role in Ethical AI for Healthcare

Oladimeji Solomon Yemi (Lead Writer) Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming healthcare systems worldwide, offering promising solutions to challenges such as patient diagnosis, disease prediction,...

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Hands Off Our Girls: Sierra Leone Outlaws Child Marriage, Sets a Precedent for Nigeria
29 Oct
By Nigeria Health Watch
Hands Off Our Girls: Sierra Leone Outlaws Child Marriage, Sets a Precedent for Nigeria

Kemo Cham and Mahdi Garba (Lead Writers) Saio Marah (name changed for privacy), a respected women’s leader and farmer in Falaba, still grapples with the...

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A Townhall Meeting Uncovers Health System Strengthening Opportunities in Ghari LGA, Kano State.
26 Oct
By Nigeria Health Watch
A Townhall Meeting Uncovers Health System Strengthening Opportunities in Ghari LGA, Kano State.

Shortage of essential supplies, understaffing issues, and insufficient bed capacity in the primary healthcare centre (PHC) in Ghari Local Government Area (LGA), Kano, were among...

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The Final Push: Overcoming the Last Barriers to Global Polio Eradication
26 Oct
By Nigeria Health Watch
The Final Push: Overcoming the Last Barriers to Global Polio Eradication

By Dr Anirejuoritse Chima-Oduko & and Yusuf YusufariAs World Polio Day is being celebrated, the reemergence of polio in Gaza serves as a reminder polio...

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World Evidence-Based Healthcare Day: Translating Evidence to Action for Climate-Health Resilience
26 Oct
By Nigeria Health Watch
World Evidence-Based Healthcare Day: Translating Evidence to Action for Climate-Health Resilience

Sunday Oko and Sonia Biose (Lead Writers) As the world grapples with escalating social, economic, and ecological challenges, the World Evidence-Based Healthcare Day (EBHC) is...

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Transforming Rural Healthcare through GEANCO’s Modular Clinics
22 Oct
By Nigeria Health Watch
Transforming Rural Healthcare through GEANCO’s Modular Clinics

Tzar Oluigbo (Lead Writer) One day at a time, one community at a time, GEANCO Foundation is driving down maternal and child mortality in the...

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An Art-Based Menstrual Health Education Empowers Adolescent Girls in Kano
19 Oct
By Nigeria Health Watch
An Art-Based Menstrual Health Education Empowers Adolescent Girls in Kano

In Wudil and Dala local government areas (LGAs) of Kano state, Five Cowries’ Hubs launched an initiative that empowers young adolescent girls with essential communication...

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