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The outbreaks continue…

By Nigeria Health Watch | June 3, 2011

We have blogged a lot about outbreaks in Nigeria, and the apathy of our government in responding to them. We have stated our worries about the impact of these on the people, and the ineptitude of the various “taskforces” often set up by government in response. We have on several occasions called for the identification, […]

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Four Ministers in four years: can our Ministry of Health find the leadership it so desperately needs?

By Nigeria Health Watch | May 30, 2011

This article first appeared in the new country edition of AFRICA HEALTHIn the last four years of the Yar’Adua/Jonathan presidency, Nigeria had four Ministers of Health. It all started with Professor Adenike Grange, who had an impeccable reputation as a paediatrician and academic. Nigerians had a lot of hope in her leadership. But, her service hardly […]

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"Being the change" – Nigerian specialists providing world class endoscopy in Nigeria

By Nigeria Health Watch | May 16, 2011

We will be bringing you a series of articles intermittently over the next few months on Nigerians who have decided to challenge conventional wisdom, and deliver world class health services in Nigeria. This will not be about fancy buildings or hotel service; it will be about delivering quality health and healthcare.  We had heard that […]

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The Midwives Service Scheme – an emerging success story

By Nigeria Health Watch | May 9, 2011

Yesterday was Mothering Sunday (8th May) in some countries among Christian communities (would it not be great if a common date was agreed across all countries)…..so we thought we should bring you the story of a scheme that is bringing hope to our mothers across Nigeria; the Midwives Service Scheme (MSS), managed by the National Primary Health care […]

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Reaction to "The Edge of Joy" – MUST READ!

By Nigeria Health Watch | May 4, 2011

The night we posted the last blog I got an email from a good friend in Lagos. I have not been able to get this out of my mind. I therefore asked him if I could share it with you. Sometimes when we write and advocate for a better deal for health and healthcare in […]

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