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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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“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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