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Assessing Service Readiness of Facilities under the Bauchi State Social Health Insurance Scheme

By Nigeria Health Watch

January 14, 2023

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By Joy Ikott (Lead Writer) State Health Insurance Schemes are a vehicle through which State governments seek to achieve Universal Health Coverage…

Accelerating Progress Towards UHC in Nigeria: The Delta State Example

By Nigeria Health Watch

December 6, 2021

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By Dara Ajala-Damisa and Kemisola Agbaoye (Lead Writers) For reasons ranging from lack of funds and conflicting needs, to long wait times…

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Your health in 2021: 10 things you should know about accessing healthcare

By Nigeria Health Watch

January 19, 2021

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Editor’s Note: This week’s thought leadership piece comes from Dr Kemi of RelianceHMO, an HMO provider in Nigeria. She works to explain…

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The State of the Nigerian Health Sector in 2017

By Nigeria Health Watch

December 30, 2017

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The year 2017 rounds up this week, and we at Nigeria Health Watch reflect on what has been a challenging year for…

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Can the NHIS be a vehicle to achieve UHC in Nigeria?

By Nigeria Health Watch

August 31, 2017

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Over the last few months, the NHIS leadership, function, and processes have come under a lot of scrutiny, creating a great deal…

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Top Ten News on Items on Health, 18 August 2017

By Nigeria Health Watch

August 18, 2017

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Health Ministry launches Doctor’s “stamp” to catch quack physicians. Malnutrition – 10 Million Nigerian Children Risk Mental Deformity in Adulthood. FG called on to…

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 21 July 2017

By Nigeria Health Watch

July 21, 2017

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Senate investigates sale, consumption of 42 banned anti-malaria drugs. Health Minister suspends more NHIS officials. Nigeria launches guidelines on essential drugs for treatment. Family Planning: Nigeria…

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Are HMOs needed in Nigeria? Public hearing scrutinizes their existence

By Nigeria Health Watch

June 29, 2017

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Last week, the House of Representatives Committee on Healthcare Services held a 2-day investigative public hearing aimed at achieving three key objectives:…

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 20 January 2017

By Nigeria Health Watch

January 20, 2017

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Lassa Fever: NCDC confirms cases in 7 states, advices on preparedness by hospitals and healthcare workers. NHIS covers cancer, other tertiary ailments…

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Nigeria Health Watch: Stronger Together in 2017

By Nigeria Health Watch

January 11, 2017

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As 2017 dawns, we at Nigeria Health Watch continue our advocacy for the health sector of Nigeria’s dreams with a deep sense…

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 09 December 2016

By Nigeria Health Watch

December 9, 2016

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Humanitarian emergency directors call for US$1 billion to meet the needs of 6.9 million people in Nigeria’s North East. Reps stop NHIS’s…

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Re-Positioning the NHIS for Success: A To-Do List for the Executive Secretary

By Nigeria Health Watch

November 30, 2016

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Editor’s Note: Dr. Cheluchi Onyemelukwe is Lead Consultant at Health Ethics and Law Consulting, a health law and policy firm, which provides…

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 02 September 2016

By Nigeria Health Watch

September 2, 2016

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N’Assembly plans bill to exempt NHIS, others from TSA. NHIS scam worse than oil subsidy, says new secretary. Japan Donates $800m to…

Is this the breaking of a new dawn in Nigeria’s health sector?

By Nigeria Health Watch

August 2, 2016

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Last Friday’s news flash that President Muhammadu Buhari had appointed new heads to five public health institutions took the Nigerian health sector…