The Climate-Health Nexus: Time to Build Evidence for Global Health Action
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Editor’s note: In the run-up to COP 28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) later this year, Nigeria Health Watch, interviewed Simon…
Kenya’s Innovative Injectable-Free Regimen Transforming TB Care
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By Joyce Chimbi (Lead Writer) Augustus Omondi suffered a persistent cough and intense night sweats that lasted for almost one month in…
Amplifying The Power of Social Listening in HPV Vaccine Rollout
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By Sunday Oko and Abara Erim (Lead Writers) In a context where people’s perceptions and reactions to public health interventions significantly influence…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 18th August 2023
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Nigeria Health Watch says new accountability mechanisms crucial for quality PHC delivery. Niger Govt bridges maternal health gap with telemedicine. Over 2,000…
Dr Muhammad Pate: The New Minister for Health Returning to Serve
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Few Ministerial appointments have sparked as much excitement in their respective sectors as Dr Muhammad Pate has in the health sector. Both…
CHIPS: Connecting Communities to Primary Health Care Facilities in Nasarawa State
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Twice a month, Mary Jacob, a Community Engagement Focal Person (CEFP), conducts supportive supervision of 35-year-old Afinnaki Ibrahim, a Community Health Influencer,…
Nigeria Health Watch Announces Primary Health Care Policy Dialogue
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In 2020, Nigeria accounted for over a quarter (28.5%) of global maternal deaths, totalling about 82,000. These avoidable deaths are especially concentrated…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 11th August 2023
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Nigeria prepared to prevent, contain next pandemic, NCDC boss. Only 25% Of Nigeria’s Primary Healthcare Centres Functioning – Investigation. Lassa fever fatality…
Dr Vwaere Diaso’s Death: When Will We Run Out of Tears?
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The tragic death of Dr Vwaere Diaso in a defective elevator at General Hospital, Odan, Lagos Island, has struck a raw nerve…
Enhancing Immunisation through the Northern Nigeria States Routine Immunisation Strengthening Project
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Few global health and development interventions have yielded as profound an impact as vaccines. For over two centuries, these remarkable interventions have…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 4th August 2023
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Stakeholders advocate friendlier corporate workplace breastfeeding policies. 19 Million Nigerians Living With Hepatitis – FG. Diphtheria: Despite govt’s efforts, many Nigerian children…