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Call for Applications: #PreventEpidemicsNaija Journalism Fellowship 2023

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Nigeria has experienced several epidemics in recent years, including Lassa fever, Cholera, M. Pox and COVID-19. The media has played a critical role in informing the public and holding the government accountable during these outbreaks. However, journalists often face challenges in covering epidemics, including limited access to information, misinformation, and disinformation. Nigeria Health Watch is […]

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Call for Applications: Collaborative Solutions Journalism Grant

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Nigeria Health Watch is pleased to announce a call for applications for the Collaborative Solutions Journalism grant. This grant is open to newsrooms, journalists, and freelancers who are well-versed in Solutions Journalism and can collaborate to pitch projects and stories. The grant provides mini-grants (up to N1,000,000) to support five successful submissions. About the Grant […]

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Kano State Ministry of Health Launches Kano Action Plan for Health Security

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Kano, Nigeria- The Kano State Ministry of Health has announced the launch of the Kano State Action Plan for Health Security (KSAPHS), a comprehensive plan aimed at preventing, detecting, and responding to health emergencies in Kano State. KSAPHS is the first of its kind in the entire nation and has been domesticated from the National […]

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Nigeria Health Watch Announces the Third Edition Of #PreventEpidemicsNaija Journalism Awards 2023

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Nigeria Health Watch is excited to announce the third edition of the #PreventEpidemicsNaija Journalism Awards ceremony to celebrate evidence-based and accurate reportage of funding for Epidemic Preparedness and Response (EPR) in Nigeria. Nominations closed on Monday, January 2, 2023, and winners will be announced at the award ceremony on January 27, 2023. Since 2018, Nigeria […]

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

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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 three day fact-finding mission to the Netherlands between the 18th-20th October 2022. The delegation included private sector healthcare providers, financial investors and public sector officials.  The Government of the Netherlands […]

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