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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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NAFDAC, CSOs launch Public Service Announcements to support trans fat elimination in Nigeria
20 Jul
By Nigeria Health Watch
NAFDAC, CSOs launch Public Service Announcements to support trans fat elimination in Nigeria

ABUJA – The National Agency for Food & Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), along with members of the #TransfatFreeNigeria campaign, have launched a series of Public Service Announcement (PSAs)...

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 17th July 2020
17 Jul
By Nigeria Health Watch
Top Ten News Items on Health, 17th July 2020

COVID-19: ECOWAS, WAHO donate $8m medical equipment to PTF. COVID-19 has worsened maternal mortality rate in Nigeria– NPC Chairman. USAID launches $19.2m Child Health Award...

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“He was generous to a fault” - Nigeria’s TB Community remembers the late Prof. Lovett Lawson
16 Jul
By Nigeria Health Watch
“He was generous to a fault” - Nigeria’s TB Community remembers the late Prof. Lovett Lawson

Editor’s Note: On Monday, July 13, 2020, Nigeria’s health community was saddened by the news of the passing of Professor Lovett Lawson, Chairman, Board of...

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Do digital thermometers kill neurons or damage the brain when a person’s temperature is getting checked?
15 Jul
By Nigeria Health Watch
Do digital thermometers kill neurons or damage the brain when a person’s temperature is getting checked?

Digital thermometers do not damage your brain in any way. Digital thermometers are universally used with children and adults and can come in a wide...

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Young President  Organization Set to Shut down Eti-Osa Isolation Centre
15 Jul
By Nigeria Health Watch
Young President Organization Set to Shut down Eti-Osa Isolation Centre

Donate World Class Medical Equipment to Lagos State In an effort to help the community the Young President Organisation (YPO) Lagos Chapter approached the Lagos...

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Enugu’s free maternal programme is providing better health for rural women and children
14 Jul
By Nigeria Health Watch
Enugu’s free maternal programme is providing better health for rural women and children

“This article was produced in collaboration with Maternal Figures, a database of maternal health interventions implemented in Nigeria.” At Amorji Nike Primary Healthcare Centre [PHC]...

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Can drinking alcohol prevent or cure COVID-19?
13 Jul
By Nigeria Health Watch
Can drinking alcohol prevent or cure COVID-19?

Can drinking alcohol prevent or cure COVID-19? What Meedan’s experts say No, drinking alcohol does not prevent or cure COVID-19. Alcohol-based hand sanitizers are recommended...

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