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Nigeria’s New Policies for Prevention and Control of Non-communicable Diseases: Time for Multisectoral Action
27 Sep
By Nigeria Health Watch
Nigeria’s New Policies for Prevention and Control of Non-communicable Diseases: Time for Multisectoral Action

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,...

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In Nigeria’s Off-Grid Communities, Solar-Powered Electricity is Improving Primary Healthcare Delivery 
25 Sep
By Nigeria Health Watch
In Nigeria’s Off-Grid Communities, Solar-Powered Electricity is Improving Primary Healthcare Delivery 

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...

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Gambia’s Anti-FGM Success: A Model for Nigeria’s VAPP Act Enforcement
23 Sep
By Nigeria Health Watch
Gambia’s Anti-FGM Success: A Model for Nigeria’s VAPP Act Enforcement

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...

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Boosting Maternal Care: Jan Gefe PHC’s Need for Mosquito Nets and FP Resources
21 Sep
By Nigeria Health Watch
Boosting Maternal Care: Jan Gefe PHC’s Need for Mosquito Nets and FP Resources

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...

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A Desperate Crisis: The Devastation of the Maiduguri Flooding on Healthcare Services
19 Sep
By Nigeria Health Watch
A Desperate Crisis: The Devastation of the Maiduguri Flooding on Healthcare Services

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...

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Nigeria’s Health Migration Policy to Address Brain Drain Aims to Boost Local Expertise
16 Sep
By Nigeria Health Watch
Nigeria’s Health Migration Policy to Address Brain Drain Aims to Boost Local Expertise

Alexander Chiejina and Anwuli Nwankwo (Lead Writers) Human mobility has always been an essential aspect of life. Beyond the essential physiological and psychological motivations to...

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Wushishi PHC Becomes Overwhelmed With Patients Amid Need For More Equipment
14 Sep
By Nigeria Health Watch
Wushishi PHC Becomes Overwhelmed With Patients Amid Need For More Equipment

Wushishi Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) in Niger State is facing a growing number of patients due to its convenient location, however, it is not fully...

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Ten Years After Ebola: Learnings for Lassa Fever, “Lassa-X” and Pandemic Preparedness
13 Sep
By Nigeria Health Watch
Ten Years After Ebola: Learnings for Lassa Fever, “Lassa-X” and Pandemic Preparedness

Oluomachukwu Omeje (Lead Writer) In global health, past epidemics are important learning experiences that shape our responses to future health emergencies. The 2014 Ebola epidemic...

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Smart Meters Bring Water Savings to Nigerian Households
11 Sep
By Nigeria Health Watch
Smart Meters Bring Water Savings to Nigerian Households

Mahdi Garba (Lead writer) After relocating to an estate in Utako, a district in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, Jonas Odocha discovered a smart water meter effectively...

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

Abuja, Nigeria – September 4, 2024 – In response to the ongoing challenges in achieving better nutrition outcomes in Nigeria, Nigeria Health Watch is organising...

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Cholera Prevention and Safety in High-Risk Areas: A Guide From International SOS
06 Sep
By Nigeria Health Watch
Cholera Prevention and Safety in High-Risk Areas: A Guide From International SOS

Mahdi Garba (Lead writer) Cholera remains a significant public health challenge in Nigeria and across many African countries due to inadequate access to clean water...

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Scaling Innovations in Maternal Health: E-MOTIVE Bundle Offers Lifesaving Solution to Address Postpartum Haemorrhage
04 Sep
By Nigeria Health Watch
Scaling Innovations in Maternal Health: E-MOTIVE Bundle Offers Lifesaving Solution to Address Postpartum Haemorrhage

Christopher Bassey (Lead Writer) There have been continued efforts to reduce the high levels of maternal mortality in Nigeria , yet progress has been slow and...

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