Infectious diseases can spread rapidly and unpredictably, catching communities off guard. However, mathematical modelling can be a powerful tool to anticipate and prepare for outbreaks, including those...

Adanna Opara (Lead Writer) Malnutrition remains a pressing public health concern in Nigeria, with alarming statistics highlighting the severity of the problem. According to the...

Sarkin Kura Health Post has been a lifeline for Kofar Kudu residents, however, its reduced hours and scope of services hinder access to urgent medical...

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...

Tzar Oluigbo (Lead Writer) When Okorie Nneoma, a mother of three, first heard about a vaccination outreach near her community in Nsukka, Enugu, she initially...

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...

⁠In January 2013, the Community and Social Development Project (CSDP) Health Centre in Numba-Koro community of Suleja, Niger State, was officially commissioned, bringing relief to...

Tzar Oluigbo (Lead Writer) Nigeria stands at a critical crossroads poised to become a double-burden country where non-communicable diseases (NCDs) threaten to surpass communicable diseases,...

Arinze Chijioke (Lead Writer) Augustine Joseph was fully aware of the dire power supply situation in Fish Town when he arrived to establish a healthcare...

Yero S Bah and Zubaida Baba Ibrahim (Lead Writers) A historic victory was achieved in The Gambia in July 2024 as members of parliament voted...

In Jan Gefe, a rural community in Kano State’s Ghari Local Government Area, health workers and residents are raising concerns about the dire lack of...

Bashar Abubakar (Guest Writer) On the 9th of September, Nigerians woke up to the devastating news of catastrophic flooding in Maiduguri, the capital of the...