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Beyond Awareness: Why Nigeria Must Fund a Period-Friendly Future

Jun 11, 2026
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The Anatomy of an Outbreak in a Conflict Setting & Nigeria’s Preparedness for Ebola 

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Africa’s Precision Medicine Future Depends on Stronger Research and Clinical Trial Systems

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‘Garden in a Box’ Initiative is Helping Pregnant Women Eat Nutritious Food While Building Self-Reliance Through Gardening

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“Deliver Like the Hebrew Women”: How Traditional Myths and Religious Misconceptions Fuel Maternal and Child Deaths

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Bridging the Gap: Community Action Drives Healthcare Improvements at Tanawa PHC

By Nigeria Health Watch | October 12, 2024

Usman Abdulmumin Abubakar, the Matawalle of Kura and Assistant Secretary of the Primary Health Care (PHC) Community Committee, reminisces about the humble beginnings of the Tanawa Primary Healthcare Post. Founded in 2011 by the Dangote Foundation, this facility has become a vital healthcare hub for pregnant women and children. “We wanted a health centre where […]

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Kofar Kura Community Calls for Government Support at Sarkin Kura Health Post

By Nigeria Health Watch | October 5, 2024

Sarkin Kura Health Post has been a lifeline for Kofar Kudu residents, however, its reduced hours and scope of services hinder access to urgent medical attention, particularly during emergencies. For Ni’imat Kura, who is a 37-year-old mother of three, these gaps have had life-altering consequences. “I started visiting the health post four years ago, and […]

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From Joy to Despair: Numba-Koro’s PHC Struggles with Dilapidation and Inadequate Care

By Nigeria Health Watch | September 28, 2024

⁠In January 2013, the Community and Social Development Project (CSDP) Health Centre in Numba-Koro community of Suleja, Niger State, was officially commissioned, bringing relief to residents who previously travelled long distances for antenatal care at high financial cost. However, more than 11 years after, that sense of joy has turned to despair as the facility […]

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Boosting Maternal Care: Jan Gefe PHC’s Need for Mosquito Nets and FP Resources

By Nigeria Health Watch | September 21, 2024

In Jan Gefe, a rural community in Kano State’s Ghari Local Government Area, health workers and residents are raising concerns about the dire lack of essential medical resources for pregnant women, urging the government to boost support for antenatal care services. One of the residents, Mariya, who is a pregnant woman and attends antenatal at […]

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Wushishi PHC Becomes Overwhelmed With Patients Amid Need For More Equipment

By Nigeria Health Watch | September 14, 2024

Wushishi Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) in Niger State is facing a growing number of patients due to its convenient location, however, it is not fully equipped to meet the growing healthcare needs of the community. Pregnant women and patients requiring medical care are compelled to embark on a 2 kilometre journey to access fundamental laboratory […]

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