By Beti Baiye and Oluwatoyosi Aibinuomo (Lead Writers) Anyone watching 23-year-old Okenyi Collins as he went about his business at the Heart Disease Prevention and Training Centre (HDPTC) Nsukka, might have mistaken him for a caregiver to any of the elderly patients waiting to see the cardiologist. It was therefore interesting when he said he […] The post From Curative to Preventive: Tackling the Cardiovascular Disease Burden in Nsukka appeared first on Nigeria Health Watch.

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“While polio exists anywhere, it’s a threat everywhere” — Ian Riseley, President, The Rotary Foundation Nigeria was declared wild poliovirus free on the 25th August 2020. The news was met with a lot of celebration. The long-fought battle towards a wild polio free status had been won in Africa. Nigeria was the final country in which this was […] The post World Polio Day 2022: Is Polio Becoming a Wicked Problem? appeared first on Nigeria Health Watch.

Emitsuwa Basic Health Clinic was built to meet the health needs of the residents of Emitsuwa, a rural community in Gbako Local Government Area of Niger State. However, it has so many challenges, it is no longer functioning optimally. Consequently, the community members cannot access the health services they need when they need them. Yahaya […] The post Who Can Address the Healthcare Needs of Emitsuwa Community? appeared first on Nigeria Health Watch.

Over 1.5 Million Nigerian Children At Risk Of Health Crisis, Halt In Education Over Flood – UNICEF. Brain Drain: Nigeria needs 363,000 doctors but has only 24,000. 500m people to develop chronic illness from physical inactivity by 2030 – WHO. WMA to tackle health inequalities in Nigeria, other countries. CURBING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN/CHILDREN. Malnutrition: CSO […] The post Top Ten News Items on Health, 21st October 2022 appeared first on Nigeria Health Watch.

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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 the same year to increase funding for primary health care and recently, the Primary Health Care (PHC) Financing Forum in October, Nigeria’s PHC system appears to be receiving a great deal more attention. […] The post Expanding PHC Funding Frontiers: Key Takeaways From the 2022 PHC Financing Forum appeared first on Nigeria Health Watch.

By Bunmi Oyebanji Obot, Kemisola Agbaoye and Chibuike Alagboso (Lead Writers) Nigeria’s political aspirants have officially started their election campaigns for the 2023 Presidential elections. There is no better time than now, during this political transition to remind political leaders that health is as critical to a nation’s development as the economy, infrastructure, security and […] The post The Political Economy of Health: Making the Political Choice to Invest in the Future of Nigeria appeared first on Nigeria Health Watch.

After years of wear and tear, the Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Edokota, a farming community in Gbako Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State was renovated in 2022 with funds from the Niger State Contributory Health Care Management Agency (NiCare) and the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF). Before then, the PHC which provides […] The post NiCare and The BHCPF Give Edokota PHC a New Look appeared first on Nigeria Health Watch.

Diabetes in Nigeria projected to rise to 8m by 2045 – Report. How primary healthcare can check high cost of treatment. NDLEA intercepts 179.102kgs illicit drugs in Ebonyi, warns against abuses. Contaminated cough syrups: We have measures to prevent entry into Nigeria: NAFDAC. Nigerian experts discuss benefits of investing in reproductive health (LIVE UPDATES). STOP […] The post Top Ten News Items on Health, 14th October 2022 appeared first on Nigeria Health Watch.

By Kemisola Agbaoye and Ikemefuna Igwe (Lead Writers) Adolescent Reproductive Health — Fraught with knowledge management gaps As is the case in any other country, adolescents in Nigeria experience different sexual and reproductive health (SRH) challenges, including, access to quality and age-appropriate reproductive health information. In this age group, knowledge about SRH in areas such as menstruation; […] The post Listening and Learning about Reproductive Health through Storytelling with The Indi-Genius Podcast appeared first on Nigeria Health Watch.

It is safe to say that Sommazhiko community in Gbako Local Government Area, Niger State, is one fortunate community as the Sommazhiko Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) was recently renovated using funds from the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) and the Niger State Contributory Health Care Agency (NiCARE). However, the facility is still facing challenges. […] The post Sommazhiko PHC: Renovated But Still More Work to Do appeared first on Nigeria Health Watch.

WHO alert over India-made cough syrups after deaths in The Gambia. Proper PHC financing key to poverty eradication. Nigeria at high risk of Ebola virus, NCDC warns. Health: Nigeria needs N1trn annually to cater for vulnerable citizens — FG. Nigeria Commits to Global Goal of Defeating Meningitis by 2030. 34 states failed to meet 15% […] The post Top Ten News Items on Health, 7th October 2022 appeared first on Nigeria Health Watch.

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We got to Zenith Medical & Kidney Centre at 6:50am, and already, the place was beginning to fill up. Thankfully, we were early enough for my father to get connected to a dialysis machine before 7:30am. My mother and I found a parking space in the shade and tried to make ourselves comfortable. It was […] The post Handle Your Heart with Care: Curbing the Rise of Non-Communicable Diseases in Nigeria. appeared first on Nigeria Health Watch.

By Chibuike Alagboso and Kenneth Ibe (Lead Writers) The re-emergence of infectious diseases is inevitable, as humans continue to interact with the environment in different ways and live in closer proximity to animals. Given that infectious diseases can often start in communities, the value of building stronger and more resilient health systems capable of quickly […] The post Assess. Learn. Improve: Enugu State’s Journey to Closing Health Security Gaps appeared first on Nigeria Health Watch.

It will be held on the 5th and 6th of October, 2022 in Abuja as a hybrid event with in-person and virtual participation. The Nigeria Health commissioners’ forum is Nigeria’s community of practice and learning platform created by the 36 States’ Health Commissioners across Nigeria. This year, in collaboration with the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, they […] The post Health Commissioners across the country under the auspices of the Nigeria Health Commissioners’ Forum will be holding a 2-day program tagged Primary Healthcare Financing Forum to discuss the role of states in PHC Financing in Nigeria. appeared first on Nigeria Health Watch.

By Beti Baiye and Sunday Oko (Lead Writers) The post To Build a Nation: Reflecting on the Mental Health Impact of the ASUU Strike as Nigeria Turns 62 appeared first on Nigeria Health Watch.

The Primary health Centre (PHC) in Rofia, a rural community in Agwara Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State, was built several years ago to meet the healthcare needs of community members. However, after years of neglect, this health facility has been abandoned by health workers, forcing community members to seek healthcare in faraway Kebbi […] The post Rofia Community: Where Healthcare Access is an Ordeal. appeared first on Nigeria Health Watch.

Reps ask FG to watchout for fresh Ebola outbreak. Smiles for Mothers continues its efforts in Kano, Lagos, and Niger States to ensure that women do not have to die from PPH. Nigeria lost $5.6billion to cancer in 2019 – Report. Depression, anxiety cost world economy $1trn. Nigeria to eradicate dog-mediated human rabies by 2030 –Minister. […] The post Top Ten News Items on Health, 30th September 2022 appeared first on Nigeria Health Watch.

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Shawn Baker, Chief Nutritionist for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) was in Nigeria in September, and in an interview with Nigeria Health Watch, he shared his insights on Nigeria’s progress in ending malnutrition and offered key recommendations to bridge persistent gaps. Mr. Baker reflected on the impact the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change and […] The post Nutrition in Nigeria - What Gaps Persist? Highlights from an Interview with Shawn Baker, Chief Nutritionist for USAID appeared first on Nigeria Health Watch.

At the Café De Rome Hotel, 350 meters from the Presidential Palace in Dakar, Senegal, academics, and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) from across Africa congregated at the Association for Research on Civil Society in Africa (AROCSA) conference. Throughout the two-day conference, they discussed how their work impacts the continent’s development, particularly, the various ways CSOs […] The post Lessons from Dakar: How Peer Learning and Capacity Strengthening of CSOs Impacts Africa’s Development appeared first on Nigeria Health Watch.

The Primary Health Care (PHC) system is designed to meet more than 70 percent of an individual’s healthcare needs. What then happens to the individual who can’t access primary healthcare? This is the scenario for the people of Dappo, a rural community in Kontagora Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State, who do not have […] The post Spotlighting the Many Challenges at Dappo Primary Health Centre appeared first on Nigeria Health Watch.

Uganda confirms seven cases of Ebola, one death. Alzheimer’s Disease: Five Things To Know. ‘Hospitals to provide immediate treatment’ – Lagos assembly passes accident victim bill. New Documentary Highlights Girl Child Concerns’ Work in Nigeria. Nigeria’s health system unfit for future global health emergencies – Survey. Why global leaders must give more attention to health […] The post Top Ten News Items on Health, 23rd September 2022 appeared first on Nigeria Health Watch.

Senior Program Officer, Health Systems Strengthening Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Abuja, Deadline October 6, 2022. Apply Consultant World Health Organization (WHO),Deadline September 27, 2022. Apply Mental Health Officer World Health Organization (WHO),Abuja Deadline October 2, 2022, Abuja. Apply Senior Child Health, Nutrition & Malaria Clinical Advisor Palladium Group, Abuja. Apply Health Officer, UNICEF, Deadline […] The post Latest Health Jobs In Nigeria Published On 22th September 2022 appeared first on Nigeria Health Watch.

By Dr Tanimola Owolabi (Lead Writer) Editor’s Note: Dr Tanimola Owolabi is a senior registrar, Department of Epidemiology and Community Health, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital. As part of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on a ‘Residency and Post Graduate Training Posting’ signed with the Department of Epidemiology and Community Health, University of Ilorin Teaching […] The post For Want of a Better Life: Still on Nigeria’s Medical Brain Drain appeared first on Nigeria Health Watch.

By Beti Baiye and Thelma Thomas Abeku (Lead Writers) From establishing the National Health Scheme Act to improving upon it with the National Health Insurance Authority Act, Nigeria has made admirable giant strides towards achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Also commendable is the fact that achieving UHC is more than just a federal priority as […] The post The Lagos State Ilera Eko Scheme: A Baseline Assessment to Strengthen Service Delivery in Health Facilities appeared first on Nigeria Health Watch.

By Sunday Ehigiator (Lead Writer) The local government system created in 1976 is still the closest form of government to the grassroots. However, historically, most Primary Health Centres (PHCs) managed at the local government level, are ill equipped to provide the required quality of care. While multiple programmes have been designed to improve access to […] The post A Strong Catalyst: Strengthening Primary Health Care through Local Government Reforms appeared first on Nigeria Health Watch.

Babban Rami, a rural community in Mashegu Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State, has a Primary Health Centre (PHC) that provides healthcare services to the community members and other surrounding settlements. However, the PHC is too small to meet the health needs of the teeming population in its catchment area. According to Mohammed Bello, […] The post Babban Rami PHC: Health Workers Need Support from the Government appeared first on Nigeria Health Watch.

End of COVID-19 in Sight, Says WHO Chief. NCDC, WHO Report: Nigeria leads in monkeypox deaths globally. How to achieve universal health coverage, reduce brain drain, by Oloriegbe. Nigeria Health Watch to host 8th edition of future of health conference. Breast implants linked to new cancer. Measles Kills 190 As 422 Nabbed Over Fake COVID-19 […] The post Top Ten News Items on Health, 16th September 2022 appeared first on Nigeria Health Watch.

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By Bashar Abubakar and Chibuike Alagboso (Lead Writers) Close to a hundred community members — men and women of various age groups — had assembled under two tents in front of the village head’s residence in Yakasai village, Soba Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State. A woman in the community had died while giving birth, and the community […] The post Breaking Norms and Preventing Mother and Child Deaths Through Community Dialogues appeared first on Nigeria Health Watch.

Tiwugi is a remote community in Gbako Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State. The community’s only health clinic provides antenatal, delivery, immunisation and community outreach services, among others. However, only one health worker does all these – Abdullahi Haruna the officer in charge of the clinic. Haruna said he has tried his best to […] The post Tiwugi Clinic: One Health Worker and No Essentials appeared first on Nigeria Health Watch.

LASUTH to run Nigeria’s cheapest kidney surgery on donor aid. Lagos to link sick bays with health centres. Kano increases 2023 budgetary allocation to health. Diarrhoea kills 124,000 infants annually – Minister. Childhood jab: FG worried over dropout rate in Sokoto. Oil Pollution: Why Women In Niger Delta Risk Dying More From Pregnancy — Study. […] The post Top Ten News Items on Health, 9th September 2022 appeared first on Nigeria Health Watch.

The aim of the flagship conference is to provide a visible platform for critical stakeholders in healthcare, finance, politics, and other allied sectors to discuss the factors that influence Nigeria’s health policies; how political, social, and economic factors shape individual and population health outcomes; health service development within the economic and political context; and how […] The post Nigeria Health Watch to Host 8th Edition of Future of Health Conference on the Political Economy of Health appeared first on Nigeria Health Watch.