Not Just a Woman’s Job: Why Men Matter in Nigeria’s Fight to Reduce Zero-Dose Children
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Abara Erim (Lead Writer) When Chinedu (not his real name) walked into the Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Afikpo, a community in…
Thousands of Residents in Jama’a Community Suffer from a Healthcare Void
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Imagine a community with over 10,000 residents living without a single pharmacy or healthcare centre. In Jama’a, a community in Gezawa Local…
As the US Withdraws Funding, Professor Pate Steps In – What’s Next?
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Vivianne Ihekweazu (Lead Writer) “Africa, we really need to change our mindset. Access to aid, we can begin to think of is…
A Medical Programme is Helping Women Rise from the Shadows of Fistula in Bauchi State
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Mahdi Garba (Lead writer) Maimuna Hassan, a 37 year old resident of Dass Local Government Area (LGA) of Bauchi had prolonged labour…
Renewing Commitments: Charting a Course for Rebuilding Trust in Nigeria’s Healthcare System
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Chukwuemeka Oguanuo (Lead Writer) Nigeria’s healthcare sector has long struggled with underfunding, weak regulation, and public distrust, driving a $1 billion annual…
The Tragic Loss of Kemi: A Wake-Up Call for Safer Motherhood in Nigeria
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Onyedikachi Ewe (Lead Writer) A tragic video showing a pregnant woman named Kemi, who lost her life in Lagos on her way…
Nigeria Health Watch to Host Policy Dialogue on Sustainable Financing and Workforce Capacity for Equitable Primary Health Care
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Kaduna State Nigeria, April 17, 2025: To address ongoing challenges in primary health care, such as funding gaps, workforce shortages, and weak…
Call for Applications: Science-Policy Communication Fellowship
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Are you passionate about public health and ready to bridge the gap between science and policy? Nigeria Health Watch invites early to…
Lemo Ward Residents Struggle to Access Medical Care
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Residents of Lemo Ward face immense challenges in accessing basic healthcare services in Tsamiya Babba community of Gezawa Local Government Area (LGA)….
Unlocking the Value Chain in Motion: Testing Nigeria’s Bold Bet on Local Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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Mahdi Garba (Lead Writer)In August 2023, Nigeria’s second-largest pharmaceutical company, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), announced its exit from the country, ending its 51-year presence….
Two Men’s Mission to Restoring Eye Sights amid Searing Temperatures in Kwara State
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Abdullahi Muritala (Lead Writer) On a sunny day in April 2022, Memunat Aransiola, a petty trader, stepped out from her weary-roofed bungalow…
The Overlooked Importance of WASH in Addressing Nigeria’s Hunger and Malnutrition
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Chioma Nnamani (Lead Writer) On a bus ride from Enugu to Abuja three weeks ago, I found myself in conversation with a…
Kenya and Nigeria’s Journey in Healthcare Financing and Achieving Universal Health Coverage in Africa
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This article was co-authored by Africa Health Business and Nigeria Health Watch as part of our advocacy efforts to raise awareness and…