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Deliberations from Budget Office Health Stakeholder Workshop on Enhancing Health Sector Budgeting

By Nigeria Health Watch | June 11, 2023

Nigeria’s federal budget cycle is a carefully planned process that follows a general structured sequence of — preparation, approval, implementation and evaluation. The budgeting process is critical for allocating resources and enabling service delivery in all sectors of the economy. The budgeting process typically involves multiple stakeholders throughout the budget cycle, including the Budget Office of the […]

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Strengthening Nigeria’s Health Information Management System for Better Health Outcomes

By Nigeria Health Watch | May 10, 2023

By Oladimeji Solomon and Oko Sunday (Lead Writers) “Without good information, there can be no good policy or planning.” — Professor Eyitayo Lambo, Former Minister of Health (2003–2007) Strengthening health systems is critical for achieving universal health coverage in Nigeria and globally. However, reliable information on the people, institutions, and resources that make up the system is essential […]

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R-Jolad: Unveils New R-Jolad Plus Premium Facility, Offers Top Quality Medical Services.

By Nigeria Health Watch | April 13, 2023

R-Jolad, a Multi-Specialist hospital group in Nigeria providing quality and affordable healthcare, has recently unveiled the new R-Jolad Plus facility, a premium and affordable hospital chain designed to provide the middle-income class with a multi-specialised medical experience in Gbagada, Lagos. Prior to this, R-Jolad Hospital fondly known as the People’s Hospital has been operating as […]

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PreventEpidemicsNaija: How a Media Strategy Contributed to Increasing Epidemic Preparedness Awareness in Nigeria

By Nigeria Health Watch | March 6, 2023

By Beti Baiye and Ibukun Oguntola (Lead Writers) “People who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do.” Rob Siltanen.  Over the years, Nigeria has recorded several disease outbreaks — Lassa fever, Cholera, Yellow fever, Monkey pox and others. The country has also been impacted by global disease outbreaks such […]

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Fadisonka Health Post: A Facility in Desperate Need of Basic Amenities

By Nigeria Health Watch | March 4, 2023

Various challenges hinder efficient service delivery in Fadisonka health post of Wudil Local Government Area (LGA) of Kano State. The facility lacks a fence, a convenient toilet, and essential drugs to provide adequate medical care to patients. Usman Abba, the officer in charge (OIC) of the facility said the toilet lacks running water and other essential […]

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