Community Health WatchTarunu Health Post Fails to Provide Basic Health Services to the Community By Nigeria Health Watch March 12, 20262 Mins readIn Tarunu, a community located in Fammar Ward of Kibiya Local Government Area (LGA) in Kano, a health post exists but it…Read more
Community Health WatchLeaking Roofs, Broken Walls: Inside Kakau PHC’s Struggle to Give Care By Nigeria Health Watch October 23, 20252 Mins readBy Margaret Joseph As the rain heavily poured one afternoon in Kakau, patients huddled together in corners, clutching their children and belongings,…Read more
Community Health WatchPatient surge at renovated Elizabeth Shaba PHC, yet facilities remain underutilised By Nigeria Health Watch August 24, 20244 Mins readSince its renovation and commissioning five months ago, the Elizabeth Shaba Comprehensive Healthcare Centre in Nyikangbe, Chanchaga Local Government Area (LGA) of…Read more
Community Health WatchSharada PHC: Making a Difference Through Community Engagement By Nigeria Health Watch August 20, 20243 Mins readFor residents like Rafi’atu Ibrahim, Safiya Saleh, and Saudat Sa’id, Sharada Primary Healthcare (PHC) in Kano State is more than just a…Read more
Community Health WatchGandun Albasa Model PHC: Where Compassion Meets Community but Staffing Falls Short By Nigeria Health Watch August 11, 20242 Mins readFor close to two decades, Gandun Albasa Model Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) in Gandu, Kano State, has been providing affordable healthcare for…Read more
Community Health WatchGurjiya PHC: Birds Disrupt Healthcare Delivery By Nigeria Health Watch August 6, 20243 Mins readA certain species of birds has invaded the Gurjiya Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) in Garko, Kano state, rendering it non-conducive for healthcare…Read more
HealthTayi Village PHC: BHCPF is Making a Difference, Improving Service Delivery By Nigeria Health Watch May 15, 20231 Mins readTayi Village Primary Health Care Center (PHC) is situated in Nasarawa C Ward in the Chanchaga Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger…Read more
Community Health WatchYar Gaya PHC: Residents Express Satisfaction with the BHCPF Intervention By Nigeria Health Watch April 22, 20231 Mins readThe Yar Gaya Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) in Kano State has finally undergone much-needed renovations, several months after a Nigeria Health Watch…Read more
Community Health WatchGanawa PHC: Abandoned for Four Years By Nigeria Health Watch April 15, 20231 Mins readGanawa, a community with an estimated 2000 to 3000 people, in Tungan Wawa ward of Kontagora Local Government Area (LGA), Niger State,…Read more
Community Health WatchImproved Service Delivery at Autan Barde PHC: The Impact of Access to BHCPF By Nigeria Health Watch April 8, 20231 Mins readIn 2015, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) built the Autan Barden Primary Health Care Centre (PHC) in Abayi, Nasarawa “B” Ward. It was…Read more
Community Health WatchEssential Tools for Safe Childbirth Lacking at Ubandoma Primary Health Care Center By Nigeria Health Watch April 1, 20231 Mins readUbandoma PHC is a Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Magajiya Ward of Kontagora Local Government Area. The facility provides immunisation, antenatal, and…Read more
Community Health WatchThe Many Challenges Behind the Refurbished Walls of Tswanku Health Facility By Nigeria Health Watch March 25, 20231 Mins readIn November 2022, Tswanku health facility in Etsutasha ward of Edati Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State got a facelift. This…Read more
Community Health WatchTsado Kashi: Health Worker Forced to Convert Home to Makeshift Clinic By Nigeria Health Watch March 18, 20231 Mins readThe people of Tsado Kashi, a rural community in Gbako Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State who are basically farmers had…Read more
Community Health WatchFadisonka Health Post: A Facility in Desperate Need of Basic Amenities By Nigeria Health Watch March 4, 20231 Mins readVarious challenges hinder efficient service delivery in Fadisonka health post of Wudil Local Government Area (LGA) of Kano State. The facility lacks…Read more