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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, 17th March 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | March 17, 2023

Extreme poverty, ignorance, malnutrition, poor routine immunisation, others fuel noma complications. WHO updates tracking system for SARS-CoV-2 variants. Nigeria reports 1,064 suspected cases of Diphtheria in 21 states. Traditional, religious leaders appeal for establishment, equipping PHCs. Nigeria ranks 180 out of 183 countries in obesity preparedness. Nigeria among 55 countries battling serious health workers shortage, […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 10th March 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | March 10, 2023

Nutrition crisis pushed 7.3M Nigerian girls, women into severe malnutrition- UNICEF. NHIA Act: Govt, insurers agree on roles but employers undecided. ‘Screening of hearing loss should be prioritised at primary health care centres’. Health experts decry limited access to HPV vaccines, blame high cost. Pollution contributes 80% to cancer risk in Nigeria. Cost of Healthcare […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 3rd March 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | March 3, 2023

UN Agencies: One Woman Dies Every Two Minutes Due to Pregnancy or Childbirth. Health Implications Of Nigeria’s High Female Genital Mutilation Rate. FG Beefs Up War Against Fake Drugs With Kano Coordinated Warehouse Centre. 135 million Africans have hearing problems, says WHO. Lassa fever death toll hits 104, cases now 636. Brain Drain: dRPC, experts, […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 24th February 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | February 24, 2023

X-raying presidential candidates’ plan for health. How Pate’s Appointment As Gavi CEO Will Benefit Nigeria‘s Health Sector. Every two minutes, a woman dies during pregnancy or childbirth- UN agencies. Prioritise healthcare, coalition tells political parties. FCCPC Domesticates PBoR In Abuja Varsity Teaching Hospital. Nigeria faces stunted generation, now number two for malnourished kids says Bloomberg. […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 17 February 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | February 17, 2023

NHIA ACT: FG Inaugurates Committee On Operational Guidelines. PSN seeks legislation to redress drug scarcity in public hospitals. Need to Improve Access to Micronutrient Supplements for Pregnant Women in Nigeria. Funding difficulties impede family planning service provision ― FG. NAFDAC destroys products worth N326m in Nasarawa. Meningitis kills 38 in Jigawa. Mpox remains public health […]

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