Top Ten News Items on Health, 10th March 2023
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Nutrition crisis pushed 7.3M Nigerian girls, women into severe malnutrition- UNICEF. NHIA Act: Govt, insurers agree on roles but employers undecided. ‘Screening…
EmbraceEquity: Changing the Status Quo for Gender Equity and Women's Inclusion
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By Asari Ndem and Ohanu Dabri Olohije (Lead Writers) “Show a people as one thing, as only one thing, over and over…
Call for Applications: Collaborative Solutions Journalism Grant
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Nigeria Health Watch is pleased to announce a call for applications for the Collaborative Solutions Journalism grant. This grant is open to…
PreventEpidemicsNaija: How a Media Strategy Contributed to Increasing Epidemic Preparedness Awareness in Nigeria
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By Beti Baiye and Ibukun Oguntola (Lead Writers) “People who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the…
Fadisonka Health Post: A Facility in Desperate Need of Basic Amenities
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Various challenges hinder efficient service delivery in Fadisonka health post of Wudil Local Government Area (LGA) of Kano State. The facility lacks…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 3rd March 2023
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UN Agencies: One Woman Dies Every Two Minutes Due to Pregnancy or Childbirth. Health Implications Of Nigeria’s High Female Genital Mutilation Rate….
Kano State Ministry of Health Launches Kano Action Plan for Health Security
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Kano, Nigeria- The Kano State Ministry of Health has announced the launch of the Kano State Action Plan for Health Security (KSAPHS),…
Mapping for Better Coverage: How GIS Microplanning is Revolutionising Immunisation Campaigns in Kano State
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Technology is enhancing healthcare in Nigeria, as demonstrated by the use of GIS mapping in Kano State to improve vaccinators’ performance and…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 24th February 2023
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X-raying presidential candidates’ plan for health. How Pate’s Appointment As Gavi CEO Will Benefit Nigeria‘s Health Sector. Every two minutes, a woman…
Connecting Nigeria: Five Ways Starlink Could Expand Access to Quality Health Services
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By Chibuike Alagboso and Beti Baiye (Lead Writers) Starlink, the internet service operated by Elon Musk’s SpaceX launched in Nigeria three weeks…
Returning to Heal: How Regions Healthcare is Improving Access to Quality Care in Imo State and Beyond
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There is a reverse side to Nigeria’s medical brain drain. Healthcare professionals from the diaspora are showing their readiness to come back…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 17 February 2023
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NHIA ACT: FG Inaugurates Committee On Operational Guidelines. PSN seeks legislation to redress drug scarcity in public hospitals. Need to Improve Access…