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6 Nov

Strengthening Primary Health Care Service Delivery for Better Maternal and Child Health in Kano State

By Nigeria Health Watch | November 6, 2024

Christopher Bassey (Lead Writer) Maternal mortality continues to critically impact women of reproductive age across Africa. In Nigeria, research shows that maternal and infant mortality rates are highest in the northeast and northwest zones and lowest in the southeast and southwest. Kano State has the highest maternal mortality rate, with 377.8 per 100,000 live births, […]

2 Nov

Kasham Girls Lead the Charge for Quality Care At Wudil Town Hall Meeting

By Nigeria Health Watch | November 2, 2024

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 […]

5 Oct

Kofar Kura Community Calls for Government Support at Sarkin Kura Health Post

By Nigeria Health Watch | October 5, 2024

Sarkin Kura Health Post has been a lifeline for Kofar Kudu residents, however, its reduced hours and scope of services hinder access to urgent medical attention, particularly during emergencies. For Ni’imat Kura, who is a 37-year-old mother of three, these gaps have had life-altering consequences. “I started visiting the health post four years ago, and […]

24 Aug

Patient surge at renovated Elizabeth Shaba PHC, yet facilities remain underutilised

By Nigeria Health Watch | August 24, 2024

Since its renovation and commissioning five months ago, the Elizabeth Shaba Comprehensive Healthcare Centre in Nyikangbe, Chanchaga Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger state, has witnessed a significant surge in patient patronage. The facility, renovated by Hon. Aminu Yakubu Ladan, Chairman of the LGA, now boasts a modern laboratory building, an ultra scan machine, and […]

22 Jan

Building Stronger PHCs in Abuja Through a Private-Led Approach

By Nigeria Health Watch | January 22, 2024

Sunday Oko and Sonia Biose (Lead Writers) Improving Primary Health Care (PHC) facilities in Nigeria and ensuring that they are better positioned to meet 80–90% of the health needs of the citizens will require a collaborative effort of government and individual stakeholders. In Ako community, just a few kilometres from Abuja City Gate, Favor Onoje […]

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Strengthening Primary Health Care Service Delivery for Better Maternal and Child Health in Kano State

Kasham Girls Lead the Charge for Quality Care At Wudil Town Hall Meeting

Kofar Kura Community Calls for Government Support at Sarkin Kura Health Post

Patient surge at renovated Elizabeth Shaba PHC, yet facilities remain underutilised

Building Stronger PHCs in Abuja Through a Private-Led Approach