Two Men’s Mission to Restoring Eye Sights amid Searing Temperatures in Kwara State
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Abdullahi Muritala (Lead Writer) On a sunny day in April 2022, Memunat Aransiola, a petty trader, stepped out from her weary-roofed bungalow…
The Overlooked Importance of WASH in Addressing Nigeria’s Hunger and Malnutrition
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Chioma Nnamani (Lead Writer) On a bus ride from Enugu to Abuja three weeks ago, I found myself in conversation with a…
Kenya and Nigeria’s Journey in Healthcare Financing and Achieving Universal Health Coverage in Africa
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This article was co-authored by Africa Health Business and Nigeria Health Watch as part of our advocacy efforts to raise awareness and…
Kura Town Hall: Heartfelt Testimonies Spark Demand for Better Maternal Services
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For many women in Kura, pregnancy and childbirth remain a dangerous journey. The lack of adequate maternal healthcare services has led to…
From Nigeria to Kenya: Primary Health Systems Fail to Serve People with Disabilities
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Elijah Olusegun and Kevin Mwanza (Lead Writers) Seidu Olumide’s experience at the Igando-Egan Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Lagos was hindered by…
Five Cowries Art Programme Graduates 85 Adolescents in Reproductive Health Awareness
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In many communities, myths and misconceptions about reproductive health persist, leaving young girls uninformed and vulnerable. But in Kano State, 85 adolescent…
Why Increased Funding Is Not Enough to Reduce Nigeria’s Malnutrition Rates
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Zubaida Baba Ibrahim and Hadiza Mohammed (Lead Writers) The Nigerian government has followed through on its promise and increased its budgetary provisions…
A Youth Friendly Drop-In Centre is Staying Committed to HIV Prevention Amidst USAID Funding Cuts in Kenya
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Sharon Atieno (Lead Writer) Nzioka Samuel, 23, wandered around the corridors of Makueni’s public hospital, searching for the HIV Testing Services (HTS)…
Healing Hidden Wounds: The Case for More Free Fistula Treatment Centres in Borno
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Zainab Yetunde Adam (Lead Writer) I was greeted by the hum of sewing machines in the livelihood training hall at the Centre…
Nigeria Health Watch to Host the Third Edition of the Celebrating Womanhood Art Gala
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Abuja, March 21, 2025: Nigeria Health Watch is pleased to announce the third edition of the ‘Celebrating Womanhood Art Gala’ themed “Her…
Bunkure Town Hall Meeting: Residents Discuss Gaps and Irregularities in Accessing Free Healthcare
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Being unfairly charged for free medication, being denied essential drugs despite being enrolled in the Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA)…
The Three-Pronged Approach That Cut Ekiti’s Maternal and Child Mortality in Half
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Tzar Oluigbo (Lead Writer) In the dead of night in 2014, panic spread through Irono, a small community in Ekiti State, reliant…
Nigeria’s Health System Must Eliminate Obstacles to Maternal Care for Women with Disabilities
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Prudence Enema (Lead Writer) When Amaka, a woman with a locomotor disability, went in search of prenatal care for the first time,…