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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, 7th July 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | July 7, 2023

Boosting maternal health through private sector integration. Reps urge Ministry of Health, NCDC to arrest diphtheria outbreak. Nigeria exempted as 12 African countries set to receive ‘lifesaving’ malaria vaccine. Nigeria government set to prioritize health as fundamental human right. Health experts canvass 70 per cent budgetary allocation for PHC. Over 189,000 Children Lack Access to […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 30th June 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | June 30, 2023

Stakeholders-call-for-public-private-sector-integration-to-reduce-maternal-mortality. Nigeria: One million Anambra children to receive vitamin A supplements from Unicef. Nigeria: AfDB, EIB, IDB, WHO launch new investment platform to strengthen primary healthcare. Health experts advocate end to mother to child transmission of diseases. Building climate resilience for better nutrition outcomes. NAFDAC warns Nigerians about contaminated sprite in circulation. Why HIV is […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 16th June 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | June 16, 2023

Blood shortage bites harder with only 25% of transfusion demand met yearly. Long road to free maternal, child healthcare legislation in Kano. Nigeria issues alert over fresh disease outbreak, warns against eating ‘pomo’. NCDC working to strengthen cholera prevention mechanisms – D-G. Bauchi, 15 other states to vaccinate girls against cervical cancer. Nigeria Health Watch […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 10th June 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | June 10, 2023

Bauchi, Borno, others, laud impact of routine immunization strengthening project on healthcare services. Long road to free maternal, child healthcare legislation in Kano. Solutions Journalism, key instrument in changing narrative – Ihekweazu. Transform Health Fund raises $50m to plug African healthcare gap. Untreated gonorrhoea during pregnancy may cause life-threatening complications in newborns. Lagos enhances rural […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 2nd June 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | June 2, 2023

More ways to save more lives for less money, by WHO. NHIA: cancer care is covered in health insurance. Boosting Nation’s Economy through Girl-child Education, Antenatal, Exclusive Breastfeeding. Strengthening health security in Nigeria through public legislation. Why Nigeria must prioritise birth registration – UNICEF. Incorporating mental health support into maternal healthcare. NHIA pledges to ensure […]

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