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Power Supply Improved, But Challenges Persist at Nyikangbe Health Clinic
24 Oct
By Nigeria Health Watch
Power Supply Improved, But Challenges Persist at Nyikangbe Health Clinic

After years of enduring epileptic electricity supply, health workers at the Elizabeth Shaba Maternal and Child Health Clinic in Nyikangbe community, Chanchaga Local Government Area...

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dRPC, NAMeD launch Media Challenge on PHC coverage
24 Oct
By Nigeria Health Watch
dRPC, NAMeD launch Media Challenge on PHC coverage

The Nigerian Academy of Medicine (NAMeD) and the development Research and Projects Centre (dRPC) announce a Media challenge for Journalists covering primary healthcare in Nigeria....

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Resolute Battle with Fistulas’ Stigma Through Radio Awareness Campaigns in Malawi
23 Oct
By Nigeria Health Watch
Resolute Battle with Fistulas’ Stigma Through Radio Awareness Campaigns in Malawi

Benson Kunchezera (Lead Writer) At only 15 years old, Sophie Mbewe, now 34, lost her child, and for almost nine years, she suffered persistent disgrace...

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 20th October 2023
20 Oct
By Nigeria Health Watch
Top Ten News Items on Health, 20th October 2023

Partnering private sector key for resilient health system in Nigeria. Nigeria leading in health innovations, pandemic preparedness, says Africa CDC. UNICEF: Nigeria’s target of ending...

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Nigeria Health Watch Partners with Niger State Health Ministries to Tackle Health Misinformation
20 Oct
By Nigeria Health Watch
Nigeria Health Watch Partners with Niger State Health Ministries to Tackle Health Misinformation

Nigeria Health Watch, in partnership with the Niger State Ministry of Secondary and Tertiary Health and the Niger State Ministry of Primary Health, commences Health...

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Mental Health: A Universal Human Right and a Primary Health Care Priority
17 Oct
By Nigeria Health Watch
Mental Health: A Universal Human Right and a Primary Health Care Priority

Abara Erim and Hadiza Mohammed (Lead Writers) “Mental health is not a luxury, but a necessity. It is not a choice, but a right. It...

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Women’s Voices Resonate: Women’s Health and Well-being Campaign Reveals Urgent Call for Affordable Health Systems
17 Oct
By Nigeria Health Watch
Women’s Voices Resonate: Women’s Health and Well-being Campaign Reveals Urgent Call for Affordable Health Systems

The 2023 findings of the “Women’s Health and Well-being: Listening across the Lifespan” revealed that almost one-third of women stress the critical need for accessible...

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 14th October 2023
14 Oct
By Nigeria Health Watch
Top Ten News Items on Health, 14th October 2023

FG Launches Operational Guidelines For Health Insurance. FG directs hospitals to save gunshot, accident victims before requesting police reports. Experts Seek Implementation Of Self-Care Guidelines...

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Going Beyond Words to Make Bold Investments in Girls’ Right
11 Oct
By Nigeria Health Watch
Going Beyond Words to Make Bold Investments in Girls’ Right

Sunday Oko and Onyedikachi Ewe (Lead Writers) Editor’s note: Another International Day of the Girl, another reminder that we are still a long way from...

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Join us in Lagos for the 2023 Future of Health Conference: Private Sector Integration to Catalyse Nigeria’s Health Landscape
09 Oct
By Nigeria Health Watch
Join us in Lagos for the 2023 Future of Health Conference: Private Sector Integration to Catalyse Nigeria’s Health Landscape

When you think of the future of health and healthcare in 2023, you have to think about the opportunities that innovation in technology, software, telemedicine,...

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To Achieve Sustainable Growth in Africa, We Must Focus on Women
07 Oct
By Nigeria Health Watch
To Achieve Sustainable Growth in Africa, We Must Focus on Women

By Malado Kaba and Cheikh Oumar Seydi (Guest Writers) Momentum is still strong following the Women Deliver Conference, which drew more than 6,000 global delegates...

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 6th October 2023
06 Oct
By Nigeria Health Watch
Top Ten News Items on Health, 6th October 2023

WHO recommends R21/Matrix-M vaccine for use against malaria. FG launches cardiac emergency response box. Initiating breastfeeding immediately after birth may save 820, 000 children. World...

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