Nigeria: Promoting Accreditation for Community Health Service in Nigeria

The private sector plays a major role in reducing inequities in access to health, with over 54% of the private sector outlets providing modern contraceptives in Nigeria. Patent… Read more »

Nigeria: Overcoming Barriers to Kidney Health in Nigeria - - World Kidney Day 2024

Salisu Hauwa, a 33-year-old woman in Gashau, a Local Government Area (LGA) in northern Yobe State, Nigeria was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD) at the Yobe State… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Women's Empowerment, Key to Immunization Success

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted healthcare systems worldwide, including routine immunisation services. In Nigeria, the consequences were particularly severe, with many children… Read more »

Nigeria: Herbert Wigwe - a Tribute

As we mourn the sudden passing and celebrate the extraordinary life of Herbert Wigwe, we fondly remember a man whose impact extended far beyond his immediate constituency, the… Read more »

Nigeria: HSCL Unveils Achievements in Family Planning, Maternal Health Project

Health Systems Consult Limited (HSCL), a leading health and development consulting firm, committed to improving health systems in Nigeria, is set to disseminate end of project… Read more »

Nigeria: Kicking Down Barriers and Empowering Girls in Kaduna State

Football is more than just a game; it has the power to unite people across cultures, languages, and borders. But beyond that, it also has the power to bridge the gender equality… Read more »

Nigeria: Strategic Partnership Between Nigeria's NBSC and Hemoclear B.V. Aims to Tackle Global Blood Transfusion Shortages

In a significant move towards improving global healthcare, the National Blood Service Commission (NBSC) of Nigeria and Netherlands-based HemoClear B.V. are pleased to announce a… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Health Watch Announces #PreventEpidemicsNaija Journalism Awards 2023/2024

Nigeria Health Watch is pleased to announce a call for entries for the fourth edition of the #PreventEpidemicsNaija Journalism Awards ceremony. Read more »

Nigeria: Public-Private Integration - a Catalyst for Growth in Nigeria's Health Sector

Public-private integration holds immense potential to significantly build resilience and strengthen Nigeria's healthcare system to improve health outcomes for its citizens. Read more »

Nigeria: Leveraging Digital Health for Better Maternal Health in Nigeria

The health sector has made significant progress as a result of digital innovations. How can such innovations be used to improve maternal health services in Nigeria? Read more »

Nigeria: Cardiac Society Speaks on Sudden Death Reports Associated With Football Matches

The Nigerian Cardiac Society notes with utmost concern the several reported cases of sudden deaths among Nigerians both at home and abroad directly or indirectly linked with the… Read more »

Nigeria: Investing in Economic Power By Women, With Women and for Women

Providing low-interest loans, especially for marginalised women and women in rural communities can go a long way in closing the gender economic gap. Here's how. Read more »

Nigeria: Act Together - Tackling Inequalities to Eliminate NTDS

Poverty is among the primary drivers of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). According to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, 100 million Nigerians are estimated to be at risk of at least… Read more »

Nigeria: Nourishing Nigeria - Advancing Nutrition Through Climate Resilience

Climate change poses a critical global crisis, impacting environments and threatening public health. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), climate change is expected to… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Spotlights Epidemic Journalism with "Prevent Epidemics Award"

Nigeria Health Watch, a not-for-profit health communication and advocacy organisation is partnering with the Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award (NHEA), renowned for its… Read more »

Nigeria: Out of Sight, Out of Mind - a Community's Struggle to Access Clean Water

In ensuring access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene for ALL, we cannot overlook the needs of remote and hard-to-reach communities. Read more »

Nigeria: Building Stronger Primary Health Care Facilities in Abuja Through a Private-Led Approach

Improving Primary Health Care (PHC) facilities in Nigeria and ensuring that they are better positioned to meet 80-90% of the health needs of the citizens will require a… Read more »

Africa: Vaccinating Africa - Expanding Vaccine Manufacturing for Health Security

It is time for Africa to focus on producing vaccines for its population. Read more »

Nigeria: 'Health Is Back On the Front Burner ' in 2024

The year 2023 began with much hope and anticipation for the country. It was a year of transition, and every transition brings hope for a brighter future. The presidential elections… Read more »

Nigeria: A Ray of Hope - the Launch of the Noma Centre in Abuja

The launch of the Noma Centre Abuja is set to transform medical care for those affected by the devastating noma disease. The centre is more than just a treatment centre, it… Read more »

Nigeria: Navigating Challenges and Embracing Hope in the Nigerian Healthcare in 2023

As the year 2023 comes to a conclusion, it is a good time to look at the current state of Nigeria's health sector. In the midst of global crises and the dawn of a new government,… Read more »

Ghana: A Midwife's Journey of Hope and Healing in Ghana

Aisha Bawa, a 34-year-old midwife at the Manhyia Government Hospital in Ghana, tries to ensure safe deliveries in her facility. Aisha has worked in the Ghana Health Service for… Read more »

Nigeria: Breaking Barriers - Advancing UHC in Africa to Enable Equitable Healthcare Access

Universal Health Coverage (UHC) has it foundation in the 1948 World Health Organisation (WHO) Constitution, which declares health as a fundamental human right and commits to… Read more »

Nigeria: Building Capacity At Nigeria's Seaports - a Journey Towards Strengthening Maritime Health Security

It is impossible to predict when the next pandemic will occur, yet the risk of another occurrence remains high. The world's susceptibility to these health emergencies is linked to… Read more »

Nigeria: Destination, Universal Health Coverage for All Nigerians - Can a Sector-Wide Approach Get Us There?

The repositioning of Nigeria's health sector is benefiting from the highest levels of political engagement. The involvement of critical stakeholders with the power and influence to… Read more »