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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 July 2021

By Nigeria Health Watch | July 30, 2021

FG orders activation of COVID-19 isolation centres nationwide. FG: 18 million Nigerians infected with Hepatitis. Death toll rises to 479 as Cholera spreads to 18 more states. Experts brainstorm on lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic, disease outbreaks. Abia 7th in COVID-19 vaccination in Nigeria, best in South East ― NPHCDA. COVID-19: FG reads riot act […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 23rd July 2021

By Nigeria Health Watch | July 23, 2021

FG expresses fear over possible Delta variant-induced COVID-19 spike. ‘Why entire country should be on red alert for COVID-19 third wave’. Testing, isolation centres shut in states despite imminent COVID-19 third wave. Monkeypox: Nigeria registered 59 suspected cases, 15 confirmed -NCDC. Cholera: FCTA intensifies sensitisation as death toll reaches 60. CBN disburses N97.8b for healthcare […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 16th July 2021

By Nigeria Health Watch | July 16, 2021

COVID-19: FG officially ends the first phase of vaccination — NPHCDA. NAFDAC approves Moderna, Sputnik, Korean Astrazeneca for COVID-19 vaccination. 3rd wave: Nigeria at high risk of a surge in COVID cases — NCDC. COVID-19: UK to support Nigeria in tracking COVID-19 variants. COVID-19: Astrazeneca vaccine effective against Delta variant — NMA. FEC approves N8.6bn […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 9th July 2021

By Nigeria Health Watch | July 9, 2021

  NCDC confirms deadly Delta variant of COVID-19 in Nigeria.  WHO begins audit of NAFDAC for production of COVID-19 Vaccines.  COVID-19: No cause for alarm over rejection of travel certificate by EU, says FG. 13 states, FCT report outbreak of vaccine-derived poliovirus – Agency.  FG to approve eight more hospitals for cancer treatment.  FG needs […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 2nd July 2021

By Nigeria Health Watch | July 2, 2021

Nigeria hits 3.4m COVID-19 vaccine jabs in 2 rounds — NPHCDA. COVID-19: Nigeria has no access to vaccines, to begin manufacturing – Official. Mobilizing Domestic Resources for Improved Access to Family Planning Services in Nigeria. Rebuilding Back the Nigeria Health System Post COVID-19 Pandemic – Where will the Money Come From? A Case For “Sin […]

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