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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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Beyond Awareness: Why Nigeria Must Fund a Period-Friendly Future

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 3rd September 2021

By Nigeria Health Watch | September 3, 2021

NCDC boss, Ihekweazu, gets WHO job. FG plans compulsory COVID-19 vaccination for civil servants – SGF. Nigeria hard-hit as 2,035 die of cholera in 23 states, FCT. NMA gives FG a 21-Day ultimatum to resolve issues with resident doctors, others. N1.5tn Spent on COVID-19 Management, Says FG. Residents shun COVID-19 vaccines in Bauchi, bribe for […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 27th August 2021

By Nigeria Health Watch | August 27, 2021

NPHCDA sets Wednesday to begin the second dose of AstraZeneca vaccine. Resident doctors hold NEC meeting, resolve to continue strike. FG orders stoppage of striking doctors’ salaries. Cholera: Govs pledge to domesticate national health plan. Epidemic Preparedness: Despite COVID-19 lessons, healthcare funding still hovers below agreed threshold. Medical experts advocate use of Tech to accelerate […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 20th August 2021

By Nigeria Health Watch | August 20, 2021

WHO alerts to fake COVID-19 vaccines as FG receives more doses, begins vaccination. COVID-19: FG seeks private sector’s support for vaccine production. Polio resurfaces in Adamawa. Cholera: Nigeria records 37, 819 cases, 1,178 deaths from 23 states, FCT. FG tasks health institutions, professionals on blood safety regulation. NHIS plans expanded coverage of Nigerians by 2030. […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 13th August 2021

By Nigeria Health Watch | August 13, 2021

816 killed as Cholera spreads across 23 States. NPHCDA, others inspect 177,600 J&J COVID-19 vaccines. WHO confirms West Africa’s first-ever case of Marburg virus disease in Guinea. Resident Doctors in Rivers pull out of nationwide strike by NARD. COVID-19: FG postpones second batch vaccination over ‘unforeseen circumstances’. Malaria kills nine Nigerians hourly, says minister. NAFDAC: […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 6th August 2021

By Nigeria Health Watch | August 6, 2021

FG declares third wave of COVID-19 pandemic amid strike action by medical doctors. COVID-19: US delivers 4m doses Moderna vaccines to Nigeria to combat pandemic –Embassy. Exclusive Breastfeeding in Nigeria is only 29%, Says UNICEF, WHO. NAFDAC says test on Moderna vaccine to take four days. NHIS targets health insurance for all Nigerians by 2030. […]

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