Linking Informal Providers to Better Primary Care in Urban Communities
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Iheomimichineke Ojiakor (Guest writer) When Grace’s son developed a high fever one evening in Ikirike, an informal settlement in Enugu, the nearest…
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…
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…
The Primary Health Care Leadership Challenge — Where Winning Should Save Lives
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Vivianne Ihekweazu (Lead writer) “Pregnant women and patients requiring medical care are compelled to embark on a two kilometre journey to access…
Tashan Jirgi PHC: Overcoming Challenges for Effective Service Delivery
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Tashan Jirgi Primary Health Care Centre (PHC) was constructed in 2020 by the member representing Wushishi LGA in the Federal House of…
Better Soup Na Money Kill Am: Recognising the BHCPF’s Achievements in Akpabuyo, Cross River State
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By Beti Baiye and Asari Ndem (Lead Writers) Madam Atim Okon Jimmy, the Officer in Charge (OIC) of the Ikot Offiong Ambai…
Expanding PHC Funding Frontiers: Key Takeaways From the 2022 PHC Financing Forum
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From the ‘Re-imagining Primary Health Care’ summit in April 2022 to the commitment made by the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) — in August of…
Jigawa Health Post: Accessing Healthcare with Dignity
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Jigawa, a rural community in the Warawa Local Government Area (LGA) of Kano State has a health post that provides healthcare services…
Tungan Gari Clinic: When it Rains, it Pours
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The Tungan Gari clinic in Tungan Gari, a rural community in Kontagora Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State, was built 30…
Kawo Clinic: A Ward is Not a Labour Room
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If Primary Health Centres (PHC) operate at optimal capacity, they can cater to more than 80% of an individual’s healthcare needs. Sadly,…
Beyond a building: Overcoming Barriers to Accessing Primary Healthcare in Sauka Community
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Water, electricity and good roads are some of the basic amenities every community needs to thrive, while health and education are the…
WASH in PHCs – How Fulfilling Evidence Gaps Contributes to Improved Policy and Practice
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By Oguntola Ibukun & Dara Ajala-Damisa Nigeria is among the countries where about 17% of health care facilities had no access to…
Nuwankosoma PHC: Nothing but an empty shell
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Nuwankosoma Primary Health Center (PHC) in Gbako Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State was built 20 years ago and there is…
Community Health Watch: Listening to the Voices of Community Members in Niger State to Improve Access to Primary Healthcare
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In August 2021, Nigeria Health Watch initiated a community engagement project with the aim of monitoring and reporting on the state of…