No Beds, No Care, Until Communities Demanded Better in Kano Municipal Council
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Imagine arriving at a health centre in labour, only to hear the words: “No beds available.” For many women in Kano Municipal…
Dorawar Na’abba PHC Partially Operates Without Drugs, Water Or Toilets
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Sickness is not the only battle patients face at Dorawar Na’abba Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area (LGA)…
In Unguwan Jatau, Mothers Reach the Clinic Only to Face New Struggles
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For expectant mothers in Unguwan Jatau, the struggle is not about reaching the clinic but about what awaits them when they arrive….
Community Trust Fades Away as Children Die in Dan Alhaji PHC
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“I had my first child through caesarean section, and I lost the baby…” Whispers Fatima Abdulrashid, her voice heavy with grief. The…
Radio Messaging to Boost PHC Use in Niger’s Hard-to-Reach Communities
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In March 2025, Nigeria Health Watch launched the Integrated Community Listening in Niger state, an initiative aimed to amplify citizen voices, strengthen…
Dije Bala PHC Battles Rising Demand with One Delivery Couch and Five Health Workers
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Every day, expectant mothers in Suleja face a troubling reality at Dije Bala Primary Healthcare (PHC) – too many patients, only five…
Kujama PHC Faces Drug Stockouts and Patient Neglect Amid Renovations
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Every morning, women who are pregnant or with sick children arrive and line up at Kujama Primary Healthcare (PHC), Tudun Wada in…
Fire, Leaks, and Birthing on Floors: A Glimpse into Maitumbi’s Failing PHC
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At a primary healthcare centre in Maitumbi, Niger State, women give birth on the floor, rain pours on patients through leaking roofs,…
The Life and Death Situation of Pregnant Women in Tudun Fulani
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Pregnancy is not just a journey of life, it is a gamble with death for women in Tudun Fulani, a rural community…
A Shop Turned Clinic as Badari Fights for Healthcare Access
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Childbirth is a gamble in Badari, Kano State, with no health centre in sight. Resident’s survival depends on luck and local goodwill….
Solar-Powered Water Taps Breathes New Life to Bangi Mariga Clinic, but More is Needed
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Solar-powered water taps now flow steadily at the local Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Clinic, in Bangi Mariga, Niger. This upgrade has…
The Chilling Consequences of a Closed Clinic in Wambai
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The hope of quality healthcare fades behind a closed clinic, where expectant mothers are left to face life-threatening labour at home without…
Left Behind: Why Jar Kuka’s Mothers Walk 10KM for Healthcare
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In the dead of night, with no transport, Nafisat delivered her third child by lantern light. “I gave birth to all three…
Tripled PHC Visits Show Promise in Niger, But Gaps Remain
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Twenty new Level 2 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) in Niger state are experiencing higher demand, with patient numbers, particularly among pregnant women,…