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…
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…
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….
How Bunkure Residents' Voice Turned a Healthcare Problem into Collective Triumph
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Following a town hall meeting held by Nigeria Health Watch in Bunkure, Kano State, underlying issues, including lack of drugs, poor health…
Shaba Woshi Women Still Choose Traditional Birth Attendants Over Skilled Delivery
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Many pregnant women continue to give birth at home in Baro ward, Agaie Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger state. This is…
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…
Foul Smell Deters Patients at Yan Kifi Health Post
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An unbearable stench from Yan Kifi Health Post in Kano State is driving away potential patients who desperately need healthcare. The smell…
Women in Dan Jaka Demand Improved Maternal Healthcare Services
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Laditu Muhammad, a pregnant woman from Unguwar Gatsaitsai district, expresses her frustration for the lack of comprehensive maternal health care in Dan…
Hugungumai Health Post: An Understaffed Facility Struggling to Keep Up with Community Needs
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The Hugungumai health post in the Ghari Local Government Area (LGA) of Kano State serves over 2,500 residents of the community and…
Warawa PHC Progresses with Recent Enhancements but Staffing Shortages Persists
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In 2022, the Community Health Watch Project facilitated by Nigeria Health Watch directed its attention to Warawa Primary Health Centre (PHC) in…
PHC Gwale Thrives Through Community and Government Involvement in Kano
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The Muhammad Gauyama Primary Health Centre (PHC) located in Filin Mushe, has become a lifeline for over 5,000 of residents in Gwale…
Comprehensive PHC Lapai Sets the Standard for Quality Healthcare, But Needs More Backing
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Amina Mohammed, a resident of Lapai and a mother of two, shared her positive experience with the recently renovated facility when Nigeria…
Kadani Residents Demand for Inclusive Healthcare Services
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Residents of Kadani community of Kura Local Government Area, Kano, are growing increasingly desperate as they are confronted with an emerging threat:…
Kasham Girls Lead the Charge for Quality Care At Wudil Town Hall Meeting
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On a mission to improve healthcare access and quality in Wudil Local Government Area (LGA), at the Kofar Kudu Primary Health Centre…