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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, 16th September 2022

By Nigeria Health Watch | September 16, 2022

End of COVID-19 in Sight, Says WHO Chief. NCDC, WHO Report: Nigeria leads in monkeypox deaths globally. How to achieve universal health coverage, reduce brain drain, by Oloriegbe. Nigeria Health Watch to host 8th edition of future of health conference. Breast implants linked to new cancer. Measles Kills 190 As 422 Nabbed Over Fake COVID-19 […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 9th September 2022

By Nigeria Health Watch | September 9, 2022

LASUTH to run Nigeria’s cheapest kidney surgery on donor aid. Lagos to link sick bays with health centres. Kano increases 2023 budgetary allocation to health. Diarrhoea kills 124,000 infants annually – Minister. Childhood jab: FG worried over dropout rate in Sokoto. Oil Pollution: Why Women In Niger Delta Risk Dying More From Pregnancy — Study. […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 2nd September 2022

By Nigeria Health Watch | September 2, 2022

Only 35% of Nigerian hospitals have basic hygiene service. Nigeria’s autism management suffers regulatory shortfall. Adamawa GBV forensic lab, first of its kind in Nigeria — UNFPA. India develops first locally-produced cervical cancer vaccine. Lagos to prosecute quack traditional medicine practitioners. World Bank, others commend Delta govt for access to finance programme. Pharmacy regulation: FG […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 26th August 2022

By Nigeria Health Watch | August 26, 2022

Nigeria introduces rotavirus vaccine to avert 110,000 deaths in children. NMA cautions against attack on medical personnel. Commit more funds to surgical care, expert urges FG, states. Violence against children in Nigeria increased by 5% in five years – Report. Monkeypox Vaccine May Not Be Available Until 2023 — NCDC. Nigeria marks three years of […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 19th August 2022

By Nigeria Health Watch | August 19, 2022

How Nigeria’s Health Insurance Authority can help strengthen health security. Nigeria will save N2tr from malaria elimination, says Buhari. 64% of children in Nigeria not immunised against diseases – NBS report. Making Case against Legalisation of Abortion, Contraceptive Usage in Nigeria. Buhari approves three orthopedic hospitals in Edo, Plateau, Taraba. FG moves to eliminate mother-to-child […]

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