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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, 20th October 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | October 20, 2023

Partnering private sector key for resilient health system in Nigeria. Nigeria leading in health innovations, pandemic preparedness, says Africa CDC. UNICEF: Nigeria’s target of ending open defecation by 2025 not achievable. Health minister urges action to improve immunisation rates. Diphtheria: FG vaccinates over 1.6 million children with pentavalent vaccine. Ogun: 12 Killed In Fresh Cholera […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 14th October 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | October 14, 2023

FG Launches Operational Guidelines For Health Insurance. FG directs hospitals to save gunshot, accident victims before requesting police reports. Experts Seek Implementation Of Self-Care Guidelines For Sexual, Maternal Health. States face pressure to close 198m health coverage gap. Cautious optimism as WHO recommends second-ever malaria vaccine. NAFDAC partners NHIA on access to affordable medicines. Severe […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 6th October 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | October 6, 2023

WHO recommends R21/Matrix-M vaccine for use against malaria. FG launches cardiac emergency response box. Initiating breastfeeding immediately after birth may save 820, 000 children. World Bank, others advocate increased investments to curb malnutrition in Nigeria. FG to invest in PPP for quality healthcare. Lassa Fever Kills 181 Persons, Infects 1,068 In 28 States. Maternal mortality […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 29th September 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | September 29, 2023

Health for all illusion without functional primary healthcare — EXPERTS. UNGA 78: Nigeria, Others Approve Declaration On Ending TB By 2030. Vaccinate dogs yearly against rabies, FG urges dog owners.The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Nigeria Raises Alarm Over Unprecedented Diphtheria Outbreak, Urges Urgent Vaccination. High cost of treatment, hampering management of sickle cell disease, […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 22nd September 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | September 22, 2023

Maternal health: A transformative approach for safer child birth. Anambra targets 2.6m children for polio vaccination. Cervical Cancer: Adamawa State Commences Vaccination. FG develops first national policy on patient safety. NCDC confirms 2,860 cholera cases, 84 deaths in eight months. Declare State Of Emergency On Indigenous Medicine Now, Stakeholders Urge Tinubu. 4-point agenda in the […]

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