Overcoming Barriers to Kidney Health in Nigeria — World Kidney Day 2024
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Salisu Hauwa, a 33-year-old woman in Gashau, a Local Government Area (LGA) in northern Yobe State, Nigeria was diagnosed with chronic kidney…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 8th March 2024
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Lagos residents decry non-implementation of free antenatal, delivery services. Lassa fever death toll in Benue now 13. Jigawa confirms meningitis outbreak. WHO…
Nigerian Women’s Empowerment, Key to Immunization Success
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The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted healthcare systems worldwide, including routine immunisation services. In Nigeria, the consequences were particularly severe, with many children missing…
Herbert Wigwe: A Tribute
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By Sani Aliyu and Chikwe Ihekweazu As we mourn the sudden passing and celebrate the extraordinary life of Herbert Wigwe, we fondly…
Kicking Down Barriers and Empowering Girls in Kaduna State
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Football is more than just a game; it has the power to unite people across cultures, languages, and borders. But beyond that,…
HSCL To Unveil Achievements and Insights From the Nigeria State-Led Strategic Purchasing for Family Planning, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Project in Nigeria
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Health Systems Consult Limited (HSCL), a leading health and development consulting firm, committed to improving health systems in Nigeria, is set to…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 1st March 2024
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FG targets increasing PHCs benefitting from basic health fund. UNICEF, Africa CDC, sign extended partnership on vaccine manufacturing, immunisation. Malaria: Nigeria accounts…
Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award (NHEA) 2024 Nominations Now Open!
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The Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award (NHEA) is thrilled to announce the commencement of nominations for the highly anticipated NHEA 2024. Dr. Wale…
Strategic Partnership Between Nigeria's NBSC and HemoClear B.V. Aims to Tackle Global Blood Transfusion Shortages
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In a significant move towards improving global healthcare, the National Blood Service Commission (NBSC) of Nigeria and Netherlands-based HemoClear B.V. are pleased…
Securing the Lifeline: Strengthening Nigeria Medical Oxygen Security
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Medical oxygen is an essential lifesaving medicine used in a wide range of situations in health facilities, including surgery, trauma, internal medicine,…
Nigeria Health Watch announces #PreventEpidemicsNaija Journalism Awards 2023/2024. Nominations are now open!
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Nigeria Health Watch is pleased to announce a call for entries for the fourth edition of the #PreventEpidemicsNaija Journalism Awards ceremony. Since…