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Public health experts debunk COVID-19 misinformation in Nigeria
12 Aug
By Nigeria Health Watch
Public health experts debunk COVID-19 misinformation in Nigeria

Since the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Nigeria, there has been an overwhelming amount of information on social media, websites and mainstream media about...

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Say No to Period Taboo: The Senegalese organisations speaking up for African women and girls
11 Aug
By Nigeria Health Watch
Say No to Period Taboo: The Senegalese organisations speaking up for African women and girls

Every day, an estimated 800 million girls and women around the world experience their menstrual flow. Commonly known as a period, menstruation is a normal...

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Halting future pandemics: A call for a strong government preparedness plan
10 Aug
By Nigeria Health Watch
Halting future pandemics: A call for a strong government preparedness plan

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) in partnership with the Ministry of Health has been leading the response against COVID-19 with the support of...

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 7th August 2020
07 Aug
By Nigeria Health Watch
Top Ten News Items on Health, 7th August 2020

Exclusive breastfeeding: NASS to review health insurance bill. COVID-19: Reduction of new cases not flattening curve — NCDC. Buhari orders compulsory use of face masks...

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Can You Get COVID-19 Twice?
03 Aug
By Nigeria Health Watch
Can You Get COVID-19 Twice?

We do not know for sure, but it may be possible. More evidence is needed to determine whether or not reinfection can occur. Some COVID-19...

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 31st July 2020
31 Jul
By Nigeria Health Watch
Top Ten News Items on Health, 31st July 2020

Over 20 million Nigerians infected with hepatitis- Minister. FG Plans $3bn Budget for Immunisation. Giving hope to pregnant COVID-19 patients: LUTH in giant strides. Ensuring...

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NOA and MLSCN: Supporting Nigeria’s COVID-19 Response via communication and test kit validation
28 Jul
By Nigeria Health Watch
NOA and MLSCN: Supporting Nigeria’s COVID-19 Response via communication and test kit validation

By Dara Ajala-Damisa & Chibuike Alagboso (Lead Writers) The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way people work in Nigeria and the response has required a...

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What do we know about pregnant women and COVID-19?
27 Jul
By Nigeria Health Watch
What do we know about pregnant women and COVID-19?

It is not currently known if pregnant women are more susceptible to COVID-19 than the general public, nor whether they are more likely to have...

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 24th July 2020
24 Jul
By Nigeria Health Watch
Top Ten News Items on Health, 24th July 2020

COVID-19: Virus presents malaria symptoms but it’s not, NCDC warns. COVID-19: States to receive N100 million each – Buhari govt. Nigeria receives $890m grant from...

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Psychosocial Support a Priority for COVID-19 Survivors in Nigeria: OpEd
24 Jul
By Nigeria Health Watch
Psychosocial Support a Priority for COVID-19 Survivors in Nigeria: OpEd

By Dr. Obehioye Aimiosior (Guest Writer) Amaka’s husband died from COVID-19. It was a rainy Tuesday afternoon and she was still dealing with the reality...

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Does wearing gloves protect against or stop the spread of COVID-19?
22 Jul
By Nigeria Health Watch
Does wearing gloves protect against or stop the spread of COVID-19?

Does wearing gloves protect against or stop the spread of COVID-19? No. Gloves can only prevent infection if you don’t touch your face with your...

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Rayuwa Da Korona: How two local radio stations are responding to COVID-19 in Kano State
21 Jul
By Nigeria Health Watch
Rayuwa Da Korona: How two local radio stations are responding to COVID-19 in Kano State

On April 11, 2020, exactly one month after the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic, Kano State confirmed its first positive COVID-19 case....

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