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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, 21st October 2022

By Nigeria Health Watch | October 21, 2022

Over 1.5 Million Nigerian Children At Risk Of Health Crisis, Halt In Education Over Flood – UNICEF. Brain Drain: Nigeria needs 363,000 doctors but has only 24,000. 500m people to develop chronic illness from physical inactivity by 2030 – WHO. WMA to tackle health inequalities in Nigeria, other countries. CURBING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN/CHILDREN. Malnutrition: CSO […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 14th October 2022

By Nigeria Health Watch | October 14, 2022

Diabetes in Nigeria projected to rise to 8m by 2045 – Report. How primary healthcare can check high cost of treatment. NDLEA intercepts 179.102kgs illicit drugs in Ebonyi, warns against abuses. Contaminated cough syrups: We have measures to prevent entry into Nigeria: NAFDAC. Nigerian experts discuss benefits of investing in reproductive health (LIVE UPDATES). STOP […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 7th October 2022

By Nigeria Health Watch | October 7, 2022

WHO alert over India-made cough syrups after deaths in The Gambia. Proper PHC financing key to poverty eradication. Nigeria at high risk of Ebola virus, NCDC warns. Health: Nigeria needs N1trn annually to cater for vulnerable citizens — FG. Nigeria Commits to Global Goal of Defeating Meningitis by 2030. 34 states failed to meet 15% […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 30th September 2022

By Nigeria Health Watch | September 30, 2022

Reps ask FG to watchout for fresh Ebola outbreak. Smiles for Mothers continues its efforts in Kano, Lagos, and Niger States to ensure that women do not have to die from PPH. Nigeria lost $5.6billion to cancer in 2019 – Report. Depression, anxiety cost world economy $1trn. Nigeria to eradicate dog-mediated human rabies by 2030 –Minister. […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 23rd September 2022

By Nigeria Health Watch | September 23, 2022

Uganda confirms seven cases of Ebola, one death. Alzheimer’s Disease: Five Things To Know. ‘Hospitals to provide immediate treatment’ – Lagos assembly passes accident victim bill. New Documentary Highlights Girl Child Concerns’ Work in Nigeria. Nigeria’s health system unfit for future global health emergencies – Survey. Why global leaders must give more attention to health […]

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