Empowering Communities: Civil Society Drives Health Security Initiatives in Kano State
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In 2024, the global burden of infectious diseases has been significant, with the resurgence of diseases, including mpox. Since January, the mpox…
Kasham Girls Lead the Charge for Quality Care At Wudil Town Hall Meeting
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On a mission to improve healthcare access and quality in Wudil Local Government Area (LGA), at the Kofar Kudu Primary Health Centre…
Strengthening Maternal Death Reviews for Quality Maternity Care in Nigeria
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Onyedikachi Ewe (Lead Writer) Every day, women in Nigeria, embark on a journey from pregnancy and childbirth, with the expectation of a…
Nigeria Health Watch Announces Solutions Journalism Masterclass for Nigerian Editors
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Nigeria Health Watch, in partnership with the School of Media and Communication at Pan-Atlantic University, is pleased to announce a 4-days Solutions…
Africa’s Role in Ethical AI for Healthcare
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Oladimeji Solomon Yemi (Lead Writer) Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming healthcare systems worldwide, offering promising solutions to challenges such as patient…
Hands Off Our Girls: Sierra Leone Outlaws Child Marriage, Sets a Precedent for Nigeria
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Kemo Cham and Mahdi Garba (Lead Writers) Saio Marah (name changed for privacy), a respected women’s leader and farmer in Falaba, still…
A Townhall Meeting Uncovers Health System Strengthening Opportunities in Ghari LGA, Kano State.
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Shortage of essential supplies, understaffing issues, and insufficient bed capacity in the primary healthcare centre (PHC) in Ghari Local Government Area (LGA),…
The Final Push: Overcoming the Last Barriers to Global Polio Eradication
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By Dr Anirejuoritse Chima-Oduko & and Yusuf YusufariAs World Polio Day is being celebrated, the reemergence of polio in Gaza serves as…
World Evidence-Based Healthcare Day: Translating Evidence to Action for Climate-Health Resilience
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Sunday Oko and Sonia Biose (Lead Writers) As the world grapples with escalating social, economic, and ecological challenges, the World Evidence-Based Healthcare…
Transforming Rural Healthcare through GEANCO’s Modular Clinics
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Tzar Oluigbo (Lead Writer) One day at a time, one community at a time, GEANCO Foundation is driving down maternal and child…
An Art-Based Menstrual Health Education Empowers Adolescent Girls in Kano
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In Wudil and Dala local government areas (LGAs) of Kano state, Five Cowries’ Hubs launched an initiative that empowers young adolescent girls…
Ensuring Nigeria’s FP2030 Pledge Lives Up to Its Promise: Making the Case for Sustained Funding
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Family Planning (FP) has long been recognised as one of the cornerstones of public health, offering benefits for maternal health, gender equality,…