Largest-ever Lassa fever study launches in-depth look at disease symptom
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Scientists in Nigeria are expanding their research into the deadly Lassa fever with the launch of a pioneering study designed to get…
From Joy to Despair: Numba-Koro's PHC Struggles with Dilapidation and Inadequate Care
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In January 2013, the Community and Social Development Project (CSDP) Health Centre in Numba-Koro community of Suleja, Niger State, was officially commissioned,…
Nigeria’s New Policies for Prevention and Control of Non-communicable Diseases: Time for Multisectoral Action
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Tzar Oluigbo (Lead Writer) Nigeria stands at a critical crossroads poised to become a double-burden country where non-communicable diseases (NCDs) threaten to…
In Nigeria’s Off-Grid Communities, Solar-Powered Electricity is Improving Primary Healthcare Delivery
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Arinze Chijioke (Lead Writer) Augustine Joseph was fully aware of the dire power supply situation in Fish Town when he arrived to…
Gambia’s Anti-FGM Success: A Model for Nigeria’s VAPP Act Enforcement
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Yero S Bah and Zubaida Baba Ibrahim (Lead Writers) A historic victory was achieved in The Gambia in July 2024 as members…
Boosting Maternal Care: Jan Gefe PHC’s Need for Mosquito Nets and FP Resources
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In Jan Gefe, a rural community in Kano State’s Ghari Local Government Area, health workers and residents are raising concerns about the…
A Desperate Crisis: The Devastation of the Maiduguri Flooding on Healthcare Services
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Bashar Abubakar (Guest Writer) On the 9th of September, Nigerians woke up to the devastating news of catastrophic flooding in Maiduguri, the…
Nigeria’s Health Migration Policy to Address Brain Drain Aims to Boost Local Expertise
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Alexander Chiejina and Anwuli Nwankwo (Lead Writers) Human mobility has always been an essential aspect of life. Beyond the essential physiological and…
Wushishi PHC Becomes Overwhelmed With Patients Amid Need For More Equipment
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Wushishi Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) in Niger State is facing a growing number of patients due to its convenient location, however, it…
Ten Years After Ebola: Learnings for Lassa Fever, “Lassa-X” and Pandemic Preparedness
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Oluomachukwu Omeje (Lead Writer) In global health, past epidemics are important learning experiences that shape our responses to future health emergencies. The…
Smart Meters Bring Water Savings to Nigerian Households
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Mahdi Garba (Lead writer) After relocating to an estate in Utako, a district in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, Jonas Odocha discovered a smart…
Nigeria Health Watch to Host Nutrition Forum on Addressing Coordination Bottlenecks for Improved Nutrition Outcomes
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Abuja, Nigeria – September 4, 2024 – In response to the ongoing challenges in achieving better nutrition outcomes in Nigeria, Nigeria Health…
Community Urge for An Ambulance, 24-hour Service and More Staff at Shuwaki PHC
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Naziru Dalhatu Jar-Kuka, a resident of Shuwaki in Ghari Local Government Area (LGA) of Kano, commended the efforts of the staff at…