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As Efforts Intensify to Contain Bundibugyo Ebola, Women Remain Most Vulnerable to Its Economic Impact

Jul 06, 2026
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An Epidemic of Parastatals in Nigeria’s Health Sector

Jul 04, 2026
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From Innovation to Integration: What It Will Take to Make Every Pregnancy Safer in Nigeria

Jul 03, 2026
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Community Feedback Prompts PHC Upgrade in Gauraka, Niger State

Jul 03, 2026
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Why Zambia is Rethinking Tuberculosis Testing, and Why Validation Must Come First

Jul 02, 2026
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Through Melodies and Narratives: A Children’s Book is Improving Oral Hygiene in Rural Nigeria

By Nigeria Health Watch | May 27, 2024

David, a three-year old residing in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State harboured a strong dislike for brushing his teeth. Each morning, he would resist his guardian, Deborah Akinwale’s attempts to brush his teeth, often resorting to loud crying and scratching in his efforts to avoid the task. Adhering to the US Centre for Disease Control’s (CDC) recommendation […]

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Mental Health Concerns for Orphaned Girls in Niger State: Who Protects their Welfare and Rights?

By Nigeria Health Watch | May 22, 2024

Many Nigerians were surprised by Barrister Abdulmalik Sarkindaji’s controversial attempt to marry off 100 orphaned girls in Niger State, all of whom lost their parents in banditry attacks in the Mariga Local Government Area. Beyond the legal and ethical dimension of this plan, there are significant concerns regarding the mental health implications for these girls. […]

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Two Years After: Opportunities for Improving the Implementation of the NHIA Act

By Nigeria Health Watch | May 18, 2024

Toluwani Oluwatola (Guest Writer) Nigeria’s quest for Universal Health Coverage (UHC) took a significant step forward on the 19th May, 2022, when former President Mohammadu Buhari signed the National Health Insurance Authority Act into law. This milestone was followed by the flurry of events, dialogue sessions and opinion editorials discussing how this new act would […]

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A Silent Threat: Impact of Climate Change on Life Expectancy Rate in Nigeria

By Nigeria Health Watch | May 14, 2024

‘The climate crisis is a health crisis, but for too long, health has been a footnote in climate discussions,” Director-General, World Health Organisation (WHO) Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus The recently concluded COP28 UN Climate Conference heralded a significant milestone with the inclusion of a Health Day, where health ministers in 123 countries signed the non-binding […]

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Hand Hygiene Day 2024: Water Shortages in Nigerian Communities Could Undermine WASH Efforts

By Nigeria Health Watch | May 9, 2024

Hadiza Mohammed and Onyinye Oranezi (Lead Writers) It is generally accepted that water is life, yet basic access to water resources, especially in rural communities is a luxury. Water scarcity means poor access to water for drinking and basic hygiene practices such as hand washing, which may lead to disease outbreaks. Currently, many sections of […]

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