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Could a new typhoid vaccine end the most misdiagnosed disease in Nigeria?
27 Jun
By Nigeria Health Watch
Could a new typhoid vaccine end the most misdiagnosed disease in Nigeria?

Editor’s Note: This week’s Thought Leadership on Health Series comes from Pharmacist and Public Health Specialist Chijioke Nwosu. He writes about the exciting release of...

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Top Ten News Items On Health, 22nd June 2018
22 Jun
By Nigeria Health Watch
Top Ten News Items On Health, 22nd June 2018

GAVI Transition: FG Pays Counterpart Contribution Of $1.9b, FG Launches Second National Health Plan, May & Baker signs production pact with NIPRD, Nigeria fights high...

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HFN & IQVIA launch Inter-Professional Collaboration Platform
22 Jun
By Nigeria Health Watch
HFN & IQVIA launch Inter-Professional Collaboration Platform

On the 4th of June 2018, IQVIA Sponsored Healthcare Federation Of Nigeria (HFN) event that brought together over 70 major healthcare stakeholders across government and...

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Will self-testing lead to better access to HIV treatment in Nigeria?
21 Jun
By Nigeria Health Watch
Will self-testing lead to better access to HIV treatment in Nigeria?

“The problem is not the second or third 90 but the first 90” – Dr. Sunday Agbochenu Aboje, National Coordinator, HIV/AIDS & STIs Control Program,...

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 15th June 2018
15 Jun
By Nigeria Health Watch
Top Ten News Items on Health, 15th June 2018

Immunization: GAVI extends funding support to Nigeria till 2028. U.S. Announces $102 Million Humanitarian Assistance To Nigeria. Nigeria has more HIV-infected babies than anywhere in the...

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A friendly football match, Ebola, and infodemics
14 Jun
By Nigeria Health Watch
A friendly football match, Ebola, and infodemics

Editor’s Note: As the Democratic Republic of Congo works to curb an Ebola outbreak, Nigerians expressed strong reactions to the proposal of a friendly match...

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How 72-hour “makeovers” are transforming primary healthcare in Kaduna state
12 Jun
By Nigeria Health Watch
How 72-hour “makeovers” are transforming primary healthcare in Kaduna state

How long does it take to transform a primary health centre, equip it and have it ready for business? The Nigerian Urban Reproductive Health Initiative...

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Top Ten News Items On Health, 8th June 2018
08 Jun
By Nigeria Health Watch
Top Ten News Items On Health, 8th June 2018

WHO introduces 5 new Ebola drugs in DRC. Nigeria jacks up taxes on cigarette, alcohol. Buhari renews appointment of two CMDs. Remembering Babatunde Osotimehin. $40m...

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Mission to transform the Health Sector of Lagos: A Breakfast Meeting with Dr Jide Idris
07 Jun
By Nigeria Health Watch
Mission to transform the Health Sector of Lagos: A Breakfast Meeting with Dr Jide Idris

“A key part of Dr. Jide Idris’ delivery is his honesty of self-assessment. If you do not know where you are, you cannot plan for...

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 1st June 2018
01 Jun
By Nigeria Health Watch
Top Ten News Items on Health, 1st June 2018

JOHESU suspends strike, members to resume on Monday. World No Tobacco Day: WHO urges countries to raise taxes. Sale of codeine syrup thrives in Kano despite ban. WHO...

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Is tobacco smoking being ignored in favour of other substance abuse?
30 May
By Nigeria Health Watch
Is tobacco smoking being ignored in favour of other substance abuse?

Whenever there is media attention, especially international media attention and a public outcry over any sensitive public issue, the government’s is usually forced to respond,...

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30 May
By Nigeria Health Watch
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