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A weekly roundup of the most important health stories in Nigeria, alongside key global developments that influence national policy, financing, and service delivery. We highlight what happened, what it means, and what to watch next, with a focus on implications for the health system and population outcomes. This feature is part of our A Week in Health newsletter, sent every Friday. If you do not receive it, you can subscribe to stay updated.

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 11th August 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | August 11, 2023

Nigeria prepared to prevent, contain next pandemic, NCDC boss. Only 25% Of Nigeria’s Primary Healthcare Centres Functioning – Investigation. Lassa fever fatality rate dropped drastically, says NCDC boss. WHO organises global summit to explore opportunities in traditional medicine. Diphtheria: Kano, Yobe top 27 affected states as death toll hits 137 –NCDC . Key Decisions As FG, […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 4th August 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | August 4, 2023

Stakeholders advocate friendlier corporate workplace breastfeeding policies. 19 Million Nigerians Living With Hepatitis – FG. Diphtheria: Despite govt’s efforts, many Nigerian children unvaccinated- NPHCDA. Full implementation of National Health Act promises better healthcare for Nigerians – CSJ. U.S restates commitment to fight against malaria, celebrates achievements in Nigeria. NACA: Nigeria Leading In HIV/AIDS Response In […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 28th July 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | July 28, 2023

FG mulls increasing health budget allocation to 10% –. Resident doctors declare another total indefinite strike. Battling the diphtheria outbreak. Anthrax: FCTA begins mass vaccination of cattle to curb spread. US commits to back Nigeria’s gender equality initiatives. Nigeria’s Tax on Sugary Drinks Will Reduce Healthcare Spending, Boost Revenue, Says Varsity Don. First Lady, UN […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 21st July 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | July 21, 2023

Anthrax in Nigeria: All you need to know about the disease. Unmask, contain strange disease outbreak in Kaduna community, experts tell FG, NCDC. There Is A Contaminated Cough Syrup In Market, WHO Warns. All Nigerians must now have health insurance under NHIA — SAMBO. UNICEF expresses concern over rejection of immunisation in Jigawa, Kano, Katsina. […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 14th July 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | July 14, 2023

70% of diphtheria cases in Nigeria affect children between 2 and 14 — NCDC. WHO, Borno target 494,498 individuals on vaccination against yellow fever. Nigeria’s exclusion from malaria vaccine rollout will derail 2030 eradication goal – NMA. Deadly virus sweeps through Europe, Africa, Middle East. Food shortage: Tinubu declares state of emergency, plans 500,000 hectares […]

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