The Tragic Loss of Kemi: A Wake-Up Call for Safer Motherhood in Nigeria
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Onyedikachi Ewe (Lead Writer) A tragic video showing a pregnant woman named Kemi, who lost her life in Lagos on her way…
Nigeria Health Watch to Host Policy Dialogue on Sustainable Financing and Workforce Capacity for Equitable Primary Health Care
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Kaduna State Nigeria, April 17, 2025: To address ongoing challenges in primary health care, such as funding gaps, workforce shortages, and weak…
Call for Applications: Science-Policy Communication Fellowship
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Are you passionate about public health and ready to bridge the gap between science and policy? Nigeria Health Watch invites early to…
Lemo Ward Residents Struggle to Access Medical Care
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Residents of Lemo Ward face immense challenges in accessing basic healthcare services in Tsamiya Babba community of Gezawa Local Government Area (LGA)….
Unlocking the Value Chain in Motion: Testing Nigeria’s Bold Bet on Local Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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Mahdi Garba (Lead Writer)In August 2023, Nigeria’s second-largest pharmaceutical company, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), announced its exit from the country, ending its 51-year presence….
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…