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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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The Street is Not a Home: Illuminating Streetism in Cross River State
05 Oct
By Nigeria Health Watch
The Street is Not a Home: Illuminating Streetism in Cross River State

By Bernard Assim- Ita and Samuel Gada (Lead Writers) Editor’s Note: Reports from the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly reveal that we...

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Understanding the Diphtheria Outbreak in Nigeria: Causes and Solutions
02 Oct
By Nigeria Health Watch
Understanding the Diphtheria Outbreak in Nigeria: Causes and Solutions

By Ibukun Oguntola and Abara Erim (lead Writers)

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 29th September 2023
29 Sep
By Nigeria Health Watch
Top Ten News Items on Health, 29th September 2023

Health for all illusion without functional primary healthcare — EXPERTS. UNGA 78: Nigeria, Others Approve Declaration On Ending TB By 2030. Vaccinate dogs yearly against...

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Bridging the Healthcare Gap for Persons Living with Disabilities
27 Sep
By Nigeria Health Watch
Bridging the Healthcare Gap for Persons Living with Disabilities

By Sonia Biose and Sunday Oko (lead Writers) Editor’s note: Developing a disability-inclusive healthcare system in Nigeria is critical to achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC)....

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#ThePowerOfOptions: Improving Maternal Health through Increased Access to Contraception
26 Sep
By Nigeria Health Watch
#ThePowerOfOptions: Improving Maternal Health through Increased Access to Contraception

Onyedikachi Ewe (Lead Writer) Contraceptive choices are crucial in empowering women and couples to take control of their reproductive health. In addition to protecting women...

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 22nd September 2023
22 Sep
By Nigeria Health Watch
Top Ten News Items on Health, 22nd September 2023

Maternal health: A transformative approach for safer child birth. Anambra targets 2.6m children for polio vaccination. Cervical Cancer: Adamawa State Commences Vaccination. FG develops first...

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Prioritising Maternal Nutrition in Nigeria: An Imperative for Brighter Futures
20 Sep
By Nigeria Health Watch
Prioritising Maternal Nutrition in Nigeria: An Imperative for Brighter Futures

Editor’s note: A healthy future starts with a healthy baby, and a healthy baby starts with a healthy mother. In this thought leadership piece, Olubunmi...

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Reducing Maternal Mortality in Nigeria: The SHI Response
18 Sep
By Nigeria Health Watch
Reducing Maternal Mortality in Nigeria: The SHI Response

Chinonso Kenneth (Lead Writer) In 2016, Dr. Oluwakemisola Agoyi and Dr. Roland Ojo witnessed the benefits and drawbacks of traditional and community-based birth attendants (TBAs...

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