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One Million More Midwives: The Smartest Investment for Safer Births in a Shrinking Aid Landscape

May 11, 2026
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Curated Conversations: Isra Chaker on Reimagining Maternal Health Philanthropy and Saving Mothers’ Lives

May 11, 2026
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Beauty Without Burden: Why Nigeria Must Keep Lead Out of Cosmetics

May 11, 2026
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Twice-Yearly Lenacapavir Injection for HIV Prevention in Nigeria: The Real Test Is Access

May 11, 2026
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How FOR M(om) is Pushing for Safer Medical Waste Management in Kano Hospitals

May 11, 2026
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Kasham Girls Lead the Charge for Quality Care At Wudil Town Hall Meeting

On a mission to improve healthcare access and quality in Wudil Local Government Area (LGA), at the Kofar Kudu Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Wudil. The session was attended by approximately twenty (20) participants from the community, representing diverse voices and perspectives including healthcare workers, community leaders, representatives of local organizations, and citizens with direct […]

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

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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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Strengthening Community Accountability Mechanisms for Quality Primary Healthcare – A spotlight on Niger State

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By Oluoma Omeje (Lead Writer) According to the 2021 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) report, the primary health care indices of Niger State have shown improvements when compared to the findings of the 2016 MICS. Under-five mortality rate has decreased from 149 per every 1,000 live births to 61 per every 1,000 live births. Likewise, […]

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Nigeria Health Watch Announces Primary Health Care Policy Dialogue

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In 2020, Nigeria accounted for over a quarter (28.5%) of global maternal deaths, totalling about 82,000. These avoidable deaths are especially concentrated in hard-to-reach rural communities and peri-urban areas, where access to healthcare is limited. Niger State, like other northern Nigerian states, grapples with preventable maternal and child deaths. Shockingly, approximately 1 in 95 women […]

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Tsado Kashi: Health Worker Forced to Convert Home to Makeshift Clinic

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The people of Tsado Kashi, a rural community in Gbako Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State who are basically farmers had in the past sought healthcare from traditional healers until the government built a clinic in the community.  However, years after its establishment, the facility is no longer functioning. According to Abubakar Mohammed, the […]

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