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Act Together: Tackling Inequalities to Eliminate NTDs
01 Feb
By Nigeria Health Watch
Act Together: Tackling Inequalities to Eliminate NTDs

Alexander Chiejina (Lead writer) Poverty is among the primary drivers of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). According to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, 100 million Nigerians are...

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Nourishing Nigeria: Advancing Nutrition through Climate Resilience
29 Jan
By Nigeria Health Watch
Nourishing Nigeria: Advancing Nutrition through Climate Resilience

Oladimeji Solomon Yemi (Lead Writer) Climate change poses a critical global crisis, impacting environments and threatening public health. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO),...

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Strengthening Public-Private Partnerships for Family Planning Financing
27 Jan
By Nigeria Health Watch
Strengthening Public-Private Partnerships for Family Planning Financing

Family planning (FP) is a highly cost-effective investment that boosts global health and empowers women. By meeting the unmet needs for FP among women, there...

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 26th January 2024
26 Jan
By Nigeria Health Watch
Top Ten News Items on Health, 26th January 2024

Malaria vaccine rollout begins in Cameroon, Nigeria eyes next phase, EU To Invest €18m In Vaccine Research In Nigeria, Blinken praises Nigeria on HIV/AIDS prevention,...

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Nigeria Health Watch Partners Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award to Unveil Prevent Epidemics Journalism Award
26 Jan
By Nigeria Health Watch
Nigeria Health Watch Partners Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award to Unveil Prevent Epidemics Journalism Award

Nigeria Health Watch, a not-for-profit health communication and advocacy organisation is partnering with the Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award (NHEA), renowned for its recognition of healthcare...

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Out of Sight, Out of Mind: A Community’s Struggle to Access Clean Water
24 Jan
By Nigeria Health Watch
Out of Sight, Out of Mind: A Community’s Struggle to Access Clean Water

By Ohanu Dabri Olohije (Lead Writer) In ensuring access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene for ALL, we cannot overlook the needs of remote and...

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Building Stronger PHCs in Abuja Through a Private-Led Approach
22 Jan
By Nigeria Health Watch
Building Stronger PHCs in Abuja Through a Private-Led Approach

Sunday Oko and Sonia Biose (Lead Writers) Improving Primary Health Care (PHC) facilities in Nigeria and ensuring that they are better positioned to meet 80–90%...

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Applying Behavioural Science in Nigeria’s HPV Vaccination Campaign
20 Jan
By Nigeria Health Watch
Applying Behavioural Science in Nigeria’s HPV Vaccination Campaign

Dr Ifeanyi M. Nsofor and Drew Bernard (Guest Writers) On October 24, 2023, Nigeria’s First Lady Oluremi Tinubu accompanied by the coordinating Minister of Health...

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The Power of Media Advocacy in Epidemic Preparedness and Response
18 Jan
By Nigeria Health Watch
The Power of Media Advocacy in Epidemic Preparedness and Response

Ibukun Oguntola and Sonia Biose (Lead Writers) One of the many lessons the world learnt from the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic was the crucial...

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Giving Women Power: Elevating Self-Esteem to Advance Gender Equality
15 Jan
By Nigeria Health Watch
Giving Women Power: Elevating Self-Esteem to Advance Gender Equality

Chinonso Kenneth (Lead Writer) Although a brilliant academic student, Nmesoma Nwanganga from Abia State struggled with poor self-esteem, which led to a growing feeling of...

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Vaccinating Africa: Expanding Vaccine Manufacturing for Health Security
10 Jan
By Nigeria Health Watch
Vaccinating Africa: Expanding Vaccine Manufacturing for Health Security

It is time for Africa to focus on producing vaccines for its population. In February 2021, UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres highlighted vaccine equity as “the biggest moral...

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Still A Mum: Fighting the Silent Battle of Maternal Mental Health
09 Jan
By Nigeria Health Watch
Still A Mum: Fighting the Silent Battle of Maternal Mental Health

Joyce Chimbi (Lead Writer) “Three years ago, my life changed in ways I could never have imagined. I lost a six-month-old pregnancy, followed by two...

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