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Unleashing the Power of the Undetectable = Untransmittable Campaign in Nigeria
11 Nov
By Nigeria Health Watch
Unleashing the Power of the Undetectable = Untransmittable Campaign in Nigeria

By Asari Ndem and Oladimeji Solomon (Lead Writer) U=U means Undetectable equals Untransmittable. This means that if people living with Human Immuno-deficiency Virus (HIV) take...

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 10th November 2023
10 Nov
By Nigeria Health Watch
Top Ten News Items on Health, 10th November 2023

Private sector as catalyst for resilient health system. Maternal Mortality: FCTA targets vulnerable pregnant women in health insurance scheme. Rotavirus kills over 330 under-five African...

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Latest Health Jobs in Nigeria Published On 9th November 2023
09 Nov
By Nigeria Health Watch
Latest Health Jobs in Nigeria Published On 9th November 2023

Community Engagement Coordinator, Nigeria Health Watch, Abuja. Apply Manager, Health Field Site, Lebanon, International Medical Corps, Kano, Deadline November 20, 2023. Apply WASH Technical Advisor,...

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Cultivating Political Will for Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Nigeria
08 Nov
By Nigeria Health Watch
Cultivating Political Will for Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Nigeria

Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is a health-systems performance outcome where people have access to quality health care where and when they need it, without financial...

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Transforming Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health: The Tombey Approach
06 Nov
By Nigeria Health Watch
Transforming Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health: The Tombey Approach

Chinonso Kenneth (Lead Writer) In 2021, Oluwafisayomi Olowu came across the Hacey Health Initiative call for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) champions to...

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 3rd November 2023
03 Nov
By Nigeria Health Watch
Top Ten News Items on Health, 3rd November 2023

Ill Health Pushing More Nigerians Into Poverty – WHO. Nigeria Has Met 70% COVID-19 Vaccination Target – Official. Lassa fever spreading across West Africa, higher...

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Dawakiji PHC: Residents and Health Workers Call for Improvement
02 Nov
By Nigeria Health Watch
Dawakiji PHC: Residents and Health Workers Call for Improvement

Dawakiji PHC, situated in the Dawakiji community of Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area (LGA) of Kano State, provides essential healthcare services, such as antenatal care...

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How Iwosan Lagoon Hospitals Is Putting The Patient At The Heart Of Healthcare Delivery
02 Nov
By Nigeria Health Watch
How Iwosan Lagoon Hospitals Is Putting The Patient At The Heart Of Healthcare Delivery

Throughout the years, the healthcare industry has undergone profound transformations, evolving from traditional practices to a more patient-centric approach. This allows the clinical team to...

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The Fight Against Open Defecation: Can Nigeria Meet the 2025 Target?
01 Nov
By Nigeria Health Watch
The Fight Against Open Defecation: Can Nigeria Meet the 2025 Target?

Hadiza Mohammed and Ibukun Oguntola (Lead Writers) Editor’s note: We are counting down to 2025 when Nigeria expects to end open defecation. Although significant progress...

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The Private Sector as a Catalyst for a Resilient Health System- Insights from the 2023 Future of Health Conference
31 Oct
By Nigeria Health Watch
The Private Sector as a Catalyst for a Resilient Health System- Insights from the 2023 Future of Health Conference

Ohanu Dabri Olohije and Asari Ndem (Lead Writers) The Nigerian healthcare system continues to face challenges, including poor health outcomes, the emergence of infectious diseases...

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 27th October 2023
27 Oct
By Nigeria Health Watch
Top Ten News Items on Health, 27th October 2023

How routine HPV Vaccines will save Nigerian Women from Cervical Cancer.  NCDC DG seeks increased funding for health security. Exchange rate taking cost of drugs...

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Leading The Way: Nigeria’s Next Steps on the Path to Cervical Cancer Elimination
25 Oct
By Nigeria Health Watch
Leading The Way: Nigeria’s Next Steps on the Path to Cervical Cancer Elimination

Professor Isaac Adewole and H.E. Dr Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu (Guest Writers) Editor’s note: Yesterday, Nigeria achieved a significant milestone by incorporating the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine...

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