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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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“Health is Back on the Front Burner ” in 2024
03 Jan
By Nigeria Health Watch
“Health is Back on the Front Burner ” in 2024

The year 2023 began with much hope and anticipation for the country. It was a year of transition, and every transition brings hope for a...

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 29th December 2023
29 Dec
By Nigeria Health Watch
Top Ten News Items on Health, 29th December 2023

Poverty, Insecurity escalated infectious diseases in 2023, says WHO. Research institute advocates integration of cancer into Primary Health Care. WHO raises the alarm on increase...

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Navigating Challenges and Embracing Hope in the Nigerian Healthcare in 2023
27 Dec
By Nigeria Health Watch
Navigating Challenges and Embracing Hope in the Nigerian Healthcare in 2023

As the year 2023 comes to a conclusion, it is a good time to look at the current state of Nigeria’s health sector. In the...

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A Midwife’s Journey of Hope and Healing in Ghana
25 Dec
By Nigeria Health Watch
A Midwife’s Journey of Hope and Healing in Ghana

Mahmud Mohammed-Nurudeen (Lead Writer) Aisha Bawa, a 34-year-old midwife at the Manhyia Government Hospital in Ghana, tries to ensure safe deliveries in her facility. Aisha...

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 23rd December 2023
22 Dec
By Nigeria Health Watch
Top Ten News Items on Health, 23rd December 2023

FG To Disburse N50bn For PHCs Upgrade Nationwide. Cervical Cancer: Nigeria vaccinates 4.7 million girls against HPV. 84% of residents have no access to quality...

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Breaking Barriers: Advancing UHC in Africa To Enable Equitable Healthcare Access
21 Dec
By Nigeria Health Watch
Breaking Barriers: Advancing UHC in Africa To Enable Equitable Healthcare Access

Universal Health Coverage (UHC) has it foundation in the 1948 World Health Organisation (WHO) Constitution, which declares health as a fundamental human right and commits to ensuring the highest attainable level of...

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Building Capacity at Nigeria’s Seaports: A Journey Towards Strengthening Maritime Health Security
18 Dec
By Nigeria Health Watch
Building Capacity at Nigeria’s Seaports: A Journey Towards Strengthening Maritime Health Security

It is impossible to predict when the next pandemic will occur, yet the risk of another occurrence remains high. The world’s susceptibility to these health...

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