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Community Health Watch shines a spotlight on grassroots health initiatives, local champions, and collective efforts improving well-being across Nigeria. From rural clinics to urban outreach programs, this category explores how communities are taking ownership of their health—through innovation, collaboration, and advocacy.

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One Million More Midwives: The Smartest Investment for Safer Births in a Shrinking Aid Landscape

May 11, 2026
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Curated Conversations: Isra Chaker on Reimagining Maternal Health Philanthropy and Saving Mothers’ Lives

May 11, 2026
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Beauty Without Burden: Why Nigeria Must Keep Lead Out of Cosmetics

May 11, 2026
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Twice-Yearly Lenacapavir Injection for HIV Prevention in Nigeria: The Real Test Is Access

May 11, 2026
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How FOR M(om) is Pushing for Safer Medical Waste Management in Kano Hospitals

May 11, 2026
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The Chilling Consequences of a Closed Clinic in Wambai

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The hope of quality healthcare fades behind a closed clinic, where expectant mothers are left to face life-threatening labour at home without skilled help. “I prayed for this child for eleven years,” Mariya Sani, a member of the community, said. “But when labour started, our clinic was locked. I turned to other women for help. […]

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Left Behind: Why Jar Kuka’s Mothers Walk 10KM for Healthcare

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In the dead of night, with no transport, Nafisat delivered her third child by lantern light. “I gave birth to all three of my children at home due to the absence of a health facility. Pregnant women either go to Shuwaki or Bichi in another local government for deliveries and antenatal care, which is over […]

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Tripled PHC Visits Show Promise in Niger, But Gaps Remain

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Twenty new Level 2 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) in Niger state are experiencing higher demand, with patient numbers, particularly among pregnant women, tripling. The PHCs, which was commissioned by the Governor of Niger State, Umaru Bago, on May 26, 2025, is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, however, they are not yet a Basic Health Care Provision […]

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Kura Facility Sees Positive Changes Following Nigeria Health Watch Report

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Back in 2024, Nigeria Health Watch reported Tanawa Health Post in Kura Local Government Area (LGA), Kano State, where there was no security gate, except for the temporary zinc gate. The health post also had a shortage of staff, limiting its hours of operation. Shortly after the published report, the Ward Development Committee (WDC) took […]

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How Bunkure Residents’ Voice Turned a Healthcare Problem into Collective Triumph

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Following a town hall meeting held by Nigeria Health Watch in Bunkure, Kano State, underlying issues, including lack of drugs, poor health workers’ attitudes, and misuse of Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA) health cards were uncovered. Bunkure PHC, a Level 2 facility in Kano State, serves thousands across nearby communities. Despite its critical […]

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