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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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Top Ten News Items on Health, 15th September 2023
15 Sep
By Nigeria Health Watch
Top Ten News Items on Health, 15th September 2023

Nigeria Records 55% Drop In Malaria Deaths — WHO. FG committed to achieving 27% contraceptive prevalence rate by 2024 – Official. FG Sets Up Task...

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World Suicide Prevention Day 2023: Creating Hope Through Action
14 Sep
By Nigeria Health Watch
World Suicide Prevention Day 2023: Creating Hope Through Action

Kenneth Ibe and Samuel Gada (Lead Writers) In a video that went viral on social media recently, a Lagos socialite known as Mrs Salome* parked...

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Nigeria’s 2023 Joint External Evaluation: Progress in the Right Direction
12 Sep
By Nigeria Health Watch
Nigeria’s 2023 Joint External Evaluation: Progress in the Right Direction

Oguntola Ibukun and Sonia Biose (Lead Writers) ­Nigeria, like many other African nations with similar complexities, has had its fair share of challenges in responding...

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 8th September 2023
08 Sep
By Nigeria Health Watch
Top Ten News Items on Health, 8th September 2023

FG Set To Increase Funding, Arrest Brain Drain In Health Sector – Prof Pate. Stakeholders urge govt to subsidize hepatitis treatment. Inadequate access to care...

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