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Towards Cancer Elimination in Africa: Is Rwanda the Example to Follow?

January 10, 2023

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By Lydia Atieno (Lead Writer) Thirty-five-year-old Christelle Uwamahoro had always been aware of the significance of cervical cancer screenings. Community health workers…

Thought Leadership

Fast-Tracking Nigeria’s Demographic Transition: A Critical Addition to the Legislative Agenda of the 9th Assembly

By Folakemi Ajala

January 7, 2023

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A demographic dividend does not happen by accident, it requires a country to take deliberate and sustained action, which includes making the…

Thought Leadership

From ‘Stalled’ to ‘Transiting’: Activating Nigeria’s Demographic Dividend

By Aloysius Ugwu

January 4, 2023

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Every year, at the National Council on Health (NCH), health leaders across Nigeria congregate to deliberate and approve policies aimed at improving…

Thought Leadership

#OnlyOneEarth: Making Sustainable Living Our Only Option

By Thelma Chioma Abeku

June 8, 2022

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Nigeria’s power situation has been at an all time low since the national grid collapsed early this year. A few days ago,…

Thought Leadership

The True Burden of Antimicrobial Resistance: New Study has Major Implications for Nigeria

By Nigeria Health Watch

April 13, 2022

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By Dr Abiodun Egwuenu (Lead Writer) Editor’s Note: This week’s Thought Leadership piece is a commentary on the Global Research on AntiMicrobial…

Thought Leadership

Focusing on the vulnerable to achieve UHC in Nigeria: Insights from a book launch

By Chibuike Alagboso

September 25, 2021

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On September 14, 2021, Dr Charles Ezuma-Ngwu, launched a book titled ‘Universal Healthcare and Access to the Lower-income Population: An exploration of…

Torchlight

How an Innovative Communications Model is Enhancing Menstrual Health Management in Bauchi, Nigeria

By Nigeria Health Watch

March 27, 2023

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By Sunday Oko and Onyinye Oranezi (Lead Writers) Menstrual health and period poverty continue to be a major challenge affecting girls and…

Community Health Watch

The Many Challenges Behind the Refurbished Walls of Tswanku Health Facility

By Nigeria Health Watch

March 25, 2023

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In November 2022, Tswanku health facility in Etsutasha ward of Edati Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State got a facelift. This…

Top 10 Health News

Top Ten News Items on Health, 24th March 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch

March 24, 2023

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78 million Nigerian children risk water-related threats – UNICEF. Lack of antenatal care threat to foetus, newborn –Expert. Involve adolescents in decision-making…

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