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“No be for Naija, We Love Life”: Demystifying Depression in Nigeria
31 Oct
By Nigeria Health Watch
“No be for Naija, We Love Life”: Demystifying Depression in Nigeria

Editor’s Note: This week’s Thought Leadership piece comes from Dr. Mike Adeyemi Lawal, he is a physician with experience in Global health, operational research and...

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Themis Bioscience and CEPI Announce Initiation of Phase 1 Clinical Trial with Lassa Fever Vaccine
29 Oct
By Nigeria Health Watch
Themis Bioscience and CEPI Announce Initiation of Phase 1 Clinical Trial with Lassa Fever Vaccine

Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) partnership will support Themis’ development and manufacturing of vaccine candidate — Vienna, Austria and Oslo, Norway, October 29, 2019...

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 25th October 2019
25 Oct
By Nigeria Health Watch
Top Ten News Items on Health, 25th October 2019

WHO Celebrates Eradication of Polio Virus Type Three Worldwide. Healthcare Delivery: Delta Govt signs MoU with France company. Multi-million Naira endoscopy machine rusts in Gambo...

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The Breast Milk Substitute Code - Time for Implementation and Enforcement in Nigeria
24 Oct
By Nigeria Health Watch
The Breast Milk Substitute Code - Time for Implementation and Enforcement in Nigeria

Breast will always be bestThe importance of breastfeeding to improve the health and nutrition of infants and young children cannot be overemphasised. Breastfeeding gives children...

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Nigeria pledges US$ 12 million at the Sixth Global Fund Replenishment Conference
21 Oct
By Nigeria Health Watch
Nigeria pledges US$ 12 million at the Sixth Global Fund Replenishment Conference

Abuja, 15 October 2019 – HIV, tuberculosis and malaria are preventable and treatable diseases, yet globally they kill more than 2.6 million people each year....

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 20th October 2019
20 Oct
By Nigeria Health Watch
Top Ten News Items on Health, 20th October 2019

Valuable lessons from Nigeria’s marathon effort to eradicate polio. 42% of women in Nigeria, others suffer abuse, stigma during childbirth. National Health Dialogue: ‘Nine reasons...

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A case for an effective “Roof” over Primary Health Care in Nigeria
18 Oct
By Nigeria Health Watch
A case for an effective “Roof” over Primary Health Care in Nigeria

We were on a road trip to Jos, capital city of Plateau State, famous for having the most temperate climate in Nigeria. The ride had...

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IntegratE; Breaking down barriers in the uptake of family planning services in Kaduna State
14 Oct
By Nigeria Health Watch
IntegratE; Breaking down barriers in the uptake of family planning services in Kaduna State

“I don’t want to be pregnant at this age. I want to continue my education’’. Says 17-year-old Precious Haruna as she comes out of a...

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 11th October 2019
11 Oct
By Nigeria Health Watch
Top Ten News Items on Health, 11th October 2019

World Sight Day: Albinos call for implementation of National Eye Policy. Nigeria has a mental health problem. Nigeria cannot achieve UHC without States’ participation —Prof....

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As the Executive drops the ball on the 2020 health budget – Citizens and health associations appeal to the NASS
11 Oct
By Nigeria Health Watch
As the Executive drops the ball on the 2020 health budget – Citizens and health associations appeal to the NASS

Dr. Judith Ann-Walker is the Executive Director, Development Research and Projects Centre, anchors of the Partnership for Advocacy in child and family Health At Scale,...

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WHO launches first World report on vision
10 Oct
By Nigeria Health Watch
WHO launches first World report on vision

More than 1 billion people worldwide are living with vision impairment  because they do not get the care they need for conditions like short and...

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Vision First - Universal Eye Health for Universal Health Coverage in Nigeria
10 Oct
By Nigeria Health Watch
Vision First - Universal Eye Health for Universal Health Coverage in Nigeria

The value of vision in our daily living is tremendous. However, many of us tend to take our eyesight for granted, until we develop vision...

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