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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, 30th December 2022

By Nigeria Health Watch | December 30, 2022

FG introduces N10 per litre excise duty on carbonated drinks to curb non-communicable diseases. How to improve health outcomes in Nigeria, by Osinbajo, Mustapha, others. Buhari signs National Health Authority Bill into law. President orders minister to submit progress report on vaccine production. Monkeypox Outbreak Tops 1,000 Cases, WHO Warns Of ‘Real’ Risk. WHO: COVID-19 […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 24th December 2022

By Nigeria Health Watch | December 24, 2022

Implementation of SSB tax policy non-negotiable — NASS. COVID-19: US govt hails Nigeria, as 12 states achieve over 70% herd immunity. NAFDAC alerts Nigerians on existence of fake COVID-19 test kits. Doctors, nurses’ emigration affecting our health sector – FG. Population: Stakeholders seek improved uptake of family planning services. Cholera: Cross River govt confirms 20 […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 16th December 2022

By Nigeria Health Watch | December 16, 2022

CPHIA 2022: African leaders, experts meet in Rwanda to appraise public health. Edo Specialist Hospital launches endoscopic services, prosthetics, orthotics units. COVID-19: As Nigeria relaxes travel protocols, NCDC to give biweekly situation reports. Stakeholders advocate more funding for basic health care. Africa to meet 60% vaccine need by 2040. Unhealthy environment causes 12.6m deaths worldwide, […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 9th December 2022

By Nigeria Health Watch | December 9, 2022

Joint effort needed to reduce out-of-pocket health expenditure — Ehanire. Nigeria has Africa’s highest TB, paediatric HIV – WHO. Uganda receives Ebola vaccine candidates for trials. Sweetened Beverage: Advocates call for increased tax. Abayomi tasks Doctors For Change on brain drain. FG To Promote Appropriate Blood Use In Hospital — Health Minister. UHC: Half of […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 2nd December 2022

By Nigeria Health Watch | December 2, 2022

WHO alerts on setbacks in Africa’s advances in maternal, infant mortality. Nigeria’s AIDS-related deaths decline to 51,000 –FG. WHO recommends “mpox” as new name for monkeypox. Violence, Injuries claim 12,000 lives globally everyday -WHO. How to improve access to sexual, reproductive health services. Cancer vaccine could be ready in months. Resistant mosquito may scuttle Africa’s […]

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