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Official health announcements from Nigeria, Africa, and around the world. We publish press releases on new research, policy decisions, campaigns, events, and major health reports that shape priorities and public debate. This space helps practitioners, advocates, and decision makers track what is being launched, funded, recommended, or changed, and why it matters for people’s health. If you would like us to consider your press release for publication, please email it to info@nigeriahealthwatch.com.

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Global Experts to Convene in Côte d’Ivoire for the 2nd ECOWAS Lassa Fever International Conference

Leading scientists, researchers, public health advocates, policymakers, and health practitionersfrom across the globe will converge in Abidjan from 8 to 11 September 2025, for the 2nd ECOWASLassa Fever International Conference (#ELFIC2025), the foremost international forum dedicated to tackling one of West Africa’s most persistent public health challenges. Organised by the West African Health Organisation (WAHO), […]

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Health Ministry To Host National Policy Dialogue on Healthcare Financing, and Universal Health Coverage

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (FMOHSW), is set to convene a High-level National Policy Dialogue under the theme: “Reimagining the Future of Health Financing in Nigeria.” The dialogue, scheduled to hold from the 1st to the 4th of September 2025, brings together senior government officials, policymakers, development partners, civil society, academia, and the private […]

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 Strengthening Local Food Fortification to Combat Malnutrition in Nigeria

Nigeria continues to face one of the highest burdens of malnutrition globally, with 32% of children under five stunted and millions of women and adolescent girls suffering from micronutrient deficiencies. To address this persistent crisis, Nigeria Health Watch will convene a Nutrition Roundtable themed “Strengthening Local Food Fortification to Combat Malnutrition in Nigeria” on 28th […]

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Global UNVEIL Initiative Launches to Fast‑Track Lassa fever Vaccine Development

GALVESTON, Texas – Scientists at the University of Texas Medical Branch’s Galveston National Laboratory have been awarded up to $6.4 million in funding to support an international research consortium to crack one of the toughest problems in infectious disease science: determining which immune responses protect people against Lassa fever. This funding was awarded as part of […]

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Nigeria Health Watch Launches Inaugural Science Policy Communication Fellowship to Bridge the Gap Between Research and Policy

In a bold step toward advancing evidence-informed policymaking in Nigeria, Nigeria Health Watch is proud to announce the official launch of its Science Policy Communication Fellowship. This innovative fellowship aims to equip early- to mid-career public health professionals, researchers, and advocates with the critical skills needed to translate complex scientific evidence into accessible, actionable policy […]

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