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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, 25th November 2022

By Nigeria Health Watch | November 25, 2022

Assessing Nigeria’s Commitment towards Financing Health Security. Antibiotics resistance killing many Nigerians, NCDC. WHO raise the alarm. Gbajabiamila Seeks Urgent Measures to Maximise Nigeria’s Population. Advancing investments in Nigeria’s health sector. WHO says 40 million children susceptible to measles. HIV/AIDS: Nigeria records decline in new infections — Official. Pharmaceutical summit to address health sector problems. […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 18th November 2022

By Nigeria Health Watch | November 18, 2022

UN Says Nigeria’s Development Unsustainable, Urges Family Planning. Nigeria’s poverty exceeds World Bank projection, five states lead. WHO Begins Clinical Trials for Ebola Vaccine. FCCPC seizes tobacco products without graphic health warning in Kano. Kogi Declares War against Quacks in Health Sector. Bridging access gap in medical services in local communities. Analysis shows 13% decline […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 11th November 2022

By Nigeria Health Watch | November 11, 2022

FG disburses N101bn from Basic Healthcare Provision Fund – Official. Cancer deaths in Africa could rise over 30% – WHO. Over 14M children in Nigeria to suffer malnutrition without urgent action- UNICEF warns. WHO reports 90% drop in COVID-19 deaths since last winter. ‘Death every day’: Fear and fortitude in Uganda’s Ebola epicentre. Swiss government […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 4th November 2022

By Nigeria Health Watch | November 4, 2022

‘2023 proposed national budget for health not sufficient to improve sector’. FG Tightens Measures against Ebola Outbreak. Lassa fever experts gather in Abuja for workshop hosted by CEPI and Nigeria CDC to advance Lassa research. Global Tuberculosis cases increase for first time in 20 years – Report. Health professionals blame increasing ill-health, brain-drain on unconducive […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 28th October 2022

By Nigeria Health Watch | October 28, 2022

FG praises Jigawa for becoming first open-defecation-free state. Nigerian health workers list conditions to halt brain drain. Challenging candidates on political economy of health. Experts Urge FG To Pass Mental Health Bill Into Law. Polio: Over 250 New Cases of Paralysis Recorded in Africa, Says WHO. Healthcare investment can solve Nigeria’s challenges – Expert. Universal […]

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