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Waiting in Hope: Alice’s Cervical Cancer Story
14 Dec
By Nigeria Health Watch
Waiting in Hope: Alice’s Cervical Cancer Story

It has been 10 months since 44-year-old Alice Akin* received a cervical cancer diagnosis. “Will the pain ever go away? It is better to die...

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For the Love of Children: Providing Low Cost Fortified Meals for Children in Kontagora Hospital
13 Dec
By Nigeria Health Watch
For the Love of Children: Providing Low Cost Fortified Meals for Children in Kontagora Hospital

By Anibe Idajili (Lead Writer) On the last day of October 2022, four women from conflict-affected communities in Niger State arrived at Kontagora General Hospital....

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 9th December 2022
09 Dec
By Nigeria Health Watch
Top Ten News Items on Health, 9th December 2022

Joint effort needed to reduce out-of-pocket health expenditure — Ehanire. Nigeria has Africa’s highest TB, paediatric HIV – WHO. Uganda receives Ebola vaccine candidates for...

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Expanding Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Services and Rights to Vulnerable Populations
07 Dec
By Nigeria Health Watch
Expanding Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Services and Rights to Vulnerable Populations

Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) underpins the rights women and girls have to make informed decisions about their sexual and reproductive health. However,...

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The Volunteer Traditional Birth Attendant Plugging the Healthcare Gap for Women in Durumi IDP Camp
06 Dec
By Nigeria Health Watch
The Volunteer Traditional Birth Attendant Plugging the Healthcare Gap for Women in Durumi IDP Camp

It is mid-morning on a Wednesday and Liliatu Ayuba is on her way back to the camp clinic after a short break. She is well...

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 2nd December 2022
02 Dec
By Nigeria Health Watch
Top Ten News Items on Health, 2nd December 2022

WHO alerts on setbacks in Africa’s advances in maternal, infant mortality. Nigeria’s AIDS-related deaths decline to 51,000 –FG. WHO recommends “mpox” as new name for...

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World AIDS Day 2022: End AIDS. Equalize
30 Nov
By Nigeria Health Watch
World AIDS Day 2022: End AIDS. Equalize

Every first of December, the world unites to commemorate World AIDS Day, showing support for people living with HIV and remembering those who have died...

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Doctors for Change: From a WhatsApp Group to a Movement
28 Nov
By Nigeria Health Watch
Doctors for Change: From a WhatsApp Group to a Movement

It can be quite devastating when your doctor tells you that the specialist care you urgently need is not available in Nigeria. I have been...

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 25th November 2022
25 Nov
By Nigeria Health Watch
Top Ten News Items on Health, 25th November 2022

Assessing Nigeria’s Commitment towards Financing Health Security. Antibiotics resistance killing many Nigerians, NCDC. WHO raise the alarm. Gbajabiamila Seeks Urgent Measures to Maximise Nigeria’s Population....

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Solar Powered Freezers: A Low Cost but High Impact Strategy Making Critical Vaccines Accessible in Southeast Kenya
21 Nov
By Nigeria Health Watch
Solar Powered Freezers: A Low Cost but High Impact Strategy Making Critical Vaccines Accessible in Southeast Kenya

By Joyce Chimbi (Lead Writer) Kamboo, Yindalani and Yiuma Mavui are a set of hard-to-reach villages located 17 and 28 kilometres away from Makindu sub-county...

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­­­Fact-Finding Mission Travels to the Netherlands To Advance Investments in Nigeria’s Health Sector
19 Nov
By Nigeria Health Watch
­­­Fact-Finding Mission Travels to the Netherlands To Advance Investments in Nigeria’s Health Sector

The Consulate of the  Kingdom of Netherlands, in collaboration with PharmAccess Foundation, the implementing partner for the Government of the Netherlands health-related activities, organised a...

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 18th November 2022
18 Nov
By Nigeria Health Watch
Top Ten News Items on Health, 18th November 2022

UN Says Nigeria’s Development Unsustainable, Urges Family Planning. Nigeria’s poverty exceeds World Bank projection, five states lead. WHO Begins Clinical Trials for Ebola Vaccine. FCCPC...

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