Kano, Nigeria- The Kano State Ministry of Health has announced the launch of the Kano State Action Plan for Health Security (KSAPHS), a comprehensive plan aimed at preventing, detecting, and responding to health emergencies in Kano State. KSAPHS is the first of its kind in the entire nation and has been domesticated from the National […]
By Chibuike Alagboso and Beti Baiye (Lead Writers) Starlink, the internet service operated by Elon Musk’s SpaceX launched in Nigeria three weeks ago with a lot of excitement and expectations. In a tweet, President Muhammadu Buhari noted that the new service would bring Nigeria’s internet penetration to 100%. This suggests that no matter where people […]
Nigeria Health Watch is excited to announce the third edition of the #PreventEpidemicsNaija Journalism Awards ceremony to celebrate evidence-based and accurate reportage of funding for Epidemic Preparedness and Response (EPR) in Nigeria. Nominations closed on Monday, January 2, 2023, and winners will be announced at the award ceremony on January 27, 2023. Since 2018, Nigeria […]
The start of a new year comes with fresh expectations, hopes, and dreams. In 2015, Nigeria Health Watch hosted its inaugural Future of Health Conference with the theme “Defining the Health Sector of Our Dreams in Nigeria.” The newly elected President Muhammadu Buhari had just been sworn in to begin his first four-year term. This […]
FG introduces N10 per litre excise duty on carbonated drinks to curb non-communicable diseases. How to improve health outcomes in Nigeria, by Osinbajo, Mustapha, others. Buhari signs National Health Authority Bill into law. President orders minister to submit progress report on vaccine production. Monkeypox Outbreak Tops 1,000 Cases, WHO Warns Of ‘Real’ Risk. WHO: COVID-19 […]
