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World Environment Day 2024: What do Tree Planting, Farmer-herder Conflict and Malnutrition have in Common?

By Nigeria Health Watch | June 8, 2024

“We cannot turn back time, but we can grow forests, revive water sources, and bring back soils. We are the generation that can make peace with land”. — #Generation Restoration, from the United Nations Environment Programme’s World Environment Day 2024 campaign. On this year’s World Environment Day 2024, themed “Land Restoration, Desertification and Drought Resilience”, what comes […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 7 June 2024

By Nigeria Health Watch | June 7, 2024

IMMUNISATION: Nigeria accounts for 2.2m unvaccinated children in West Africa — PAN. Malnourished children surge in northern Nigeria MSF cries out. Nigerian govt, UNICEF collaborating to provide 2 PHCs per ward – Official. Ondo govt expresses commitment to allocate more fund for family planning. Break free from pollution, protect earth’s vital ecosystem, biodiversity, UN urges. PSN […]

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The Legislature’s Power in Boosting Nutrition and Food Security in Nigeria

By Nigeria Health Watch | June 3, 2024

Tzar Oluigbo [Lead Writer] In May 2024, the House of Representatives Committee on Nutrition and Food Security organised a retreat with relevant stakeholders. The aim was to reach a consensus on the legislative agenda for Nutrition and Food Security in the 10th Assembly and to develop a comprehensive work plan to drive progress in these […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 31 May 2024

By Nigeria Health Watch | June 1, 2024

FG Moves to Improve Procurement Practices in Health Sector. NCDC Unveils Genomics Consortium Amidst Discovery Of Heavy Metal Poisoning In Sokoto Deaths. Revolutionising Healthcare Delivery in Nigeria: Strategies for Enhancing Healthcare Affordability, Accessibility, and Standards. UNICEF hands over first solar medical oxygen plant to Oyo. Blood Tests Could Flag Up Risk Of 19 Types Of […]

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Menstrual Hygiene Day 2024: Reducing Menstruation Stigma in Nigeria

By Nigeria Health Watch | May 31, 2024

Precious Ajayi and Tzar Oluigbo [Lead Writers] This year’s 10th Menstrual Hygiene Day, with the theme #PeriodFriendlyWorld, calls on everyone to reflect on the urgent need for cultural change about periods, especially in Nigeria. Period poverty is a serious issue that continues to impact millions of women and girls worldwide. It has also expressed itself […]

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