Nigeria Health Watch, Author at Nigeria Health Watch

Reimagining Health Financing in Africa: Navigating the Aftermath of the U.S. WHO Withdrawal

February 5, 2025

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Emeka Oguanuo and Tzar Oluigbo (Lead Writers) The United States’ withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO) and 90-day pause in foreign…

Torchlight

Infectious Diseases Prevention: The Power of a Community-Led Initiative in Lagos State

By Nigeria Health Watch

February 3, 2025

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Blessing Oladunjoye (Guest Writer) In May 2024, Gbenga Ogundimu (not real name), a resident of Ajeromi-Ifelodun, Lagos State, appeared pale and emaciated….

Community Health Watch

Community Efforts Not Enough to Salvage Kodo PHC

By Nigeria Health Watch

February 2, 2025

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Community members have taken it upon themselves to repair their dilapidated Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) facility in Kodo, Wushishi Local Government Area…

Thought Leadership

Addressing Lassa Fever in Nigeria: The Case for Vaccines and Civil Society Engagement

By Nigeria Health Watch

February 1, 2025

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Zubaida Baba Ibrahim and Ibukun Oguntola (Lead Writers) “When a pandemic strikes, saving lives hinges on rapid vaccine development and equitable access” — David…

Jobs

Latest Health Jobs in Nigeria Published On 30th January 2025

By Nigeria Health Watch

January 30, 2025

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Thought Leadership

Assessing the Impact of the USAID Funding Freeze on Nigeria’s Health Sector

By Nigeria Health Watch

January 29, 2025

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Safiya Shuaibu Isa (Lead writer) Since the inauguration of the 47th U.S. President, Donald J. Trump, the news waves have been dominated by coverage…

Torchlight

Malaria Prevention Initiative Delivers Positive Results for Infants and Children in Katsina

By Nigeria Health Watch

January 28, 2025

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Mahdi Garba (Lead writer) Zulaihatu Musa, a 28-year-old mother of two, noticed that prior to 2021, she had witnessed fewer cases of…

Community Health Watch

Strengthening and Addressing Healthcare Inequities in Gwarzo

By Nigeria Health Watch

January 25, 2025

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“Despite visiting hospitals, we often find no doctors available. During labour, when medical attention is crucial, we cry for help only to…

Thought Leadership

Nigeria’s Malnutrition Crisis Remains a Threat for the Country’s Future

By Nigeria Health Watch

January 25, 2025

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Dayo Ojerinde (Guest Writer) Nigeria is confronted with a paradox of food insecurity and widespread malnutrition. Despite Nigeria’s abundance of natural resources…

Jobs

Latest Health Jobs in Nigeria Published On 23rd January 2025

By Nigeria Health Watch

January 23, 2025

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Thought Leadership

Kano's Public Health Security Bill Sets a Model for Nigeria's Other States

By Nigeria Health Watch

January 22, 2025

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Ibukun Oguntola (Lead Writer) In a landmark step reported on January 19, 2025, the Public Health Security Bill was signed into law…

Collaborative Africa Stories

Rwanda and Nigeria Still Struggle with Abortion Stigma, Despite Laws

By Nigeria Health Watch

January 20, 2025

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Aimable Twahirwa and Abiodun Jamiu (Lead Writers) When Francine Nyiramahirwe, 22, decided to consult a health professional to terminate her pregnancy at…

Community Health Watch

Creating Better PHCs to Achieve Universal Health Coverage in Kano Municipal Council

By Nigeria Health Watch

January 19, 2025

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Primary healthcare (PHC) is the foundation of a cost-effective approach to achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Recognising this need, Nigeria Health Watch,…

Thought Leadership

A Closer Look at The Human Cost of Contraceptive Shortages in Edo State

By Nigeria Health Watch

January 19, 2025

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Usman Aliyu (Guest Writer) Access to family planning services has become a struggle for many couples in Edo State. For the Isibors,…