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Why Nigeria must care about Neglected Tropical Diseases
04 May
By Nigeria Health Watch
Why Nigeria must care about Neglected Tropical Diseases

Editor’s Note: This week our Thought Leadership Article beams a spotlight on a diverse group of communicable diseases that affect more than one billion people. Femi...

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Top Ten News Health Items on Health, 28 April 2017
28 Apr
By Nigeria Health Watch
Top Ten News Health Items on Health, 28 April 2017

Doctors should no longer prescribe chloroquine for malaria, says Adewole. “Made in Nigeria” insecticide treated nets unveiled. Meningitis Cases Declining – NCDC. Katsina communities reject polio immunisation over...

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Special Announcement – Call for Applications for the Health Meets Tech App Challenge
27 Apr
By Nigeria Health Watch
Special Announcement – Call for Applications for the Health Meets Tech App Challenge

EpiAfric and Digital Health Nigeria proudly announce a call for applications for the Health Meets Tech Application Challenge, holding between June 30th and July 2nd,...

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Meningitis Outbreak: As number of new cases drop, Sokoto State commences large vaccination campaign
27 Apr
By Nigeria Health Watch
Meningitis Outbreak: As number of new cases drop, Sokoto State commences large vaccination campaign

The number of new cases of suspected meningitis being reported has begun to decline as outbreak control measures take effect. A total of 628 new...

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The tricky mask of depression and the culture of denial in Nigeria
26 Apr
By Nigeria Health Watch
The tricky mask of depression and the culture of denial in Nigeria

Editor’s Note: This week our Thought Leadership Article beams a spotlight on the invisible but alarming disease of depression in Nigeria. Dr. Mona-Lisa Kwentoh is...

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PharmAccess Foundation partners with Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Awards
24 Apr
By Nigeria Health Watch
PharmAccess Foundation partners with Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Awards

PharmAccess Foundation Nigeria, a leading and diversified non-government organization dedicated to improving access to better healthcare in Africa is partnering with Nigeria Healthcare Excellence Award...

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 21st April 2017
21 Apr
By Nigeria Health Watch
Top Ten News Items on Health, 21st April 2017

KPMG to Audit Finances, Donor Funds of NPHCDA, Health Agencies. Meningitis: Death toll hits 745. NMA presents 5-year plan to shake up health care. NHIS...

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The Challenge Initiative: Putting Family Planning Investment in Nigeria on the front burner
19 Apr
By Nigeria Health Watch
The Challenge Initiative: Putting Family Planning Investment in Nigeria on the front burner

Editor’s Note: This week’s Thought Leadership piece comes from Dr. Victor Igharo and Dr. Olukunle Omotoso from The Challenge Initiative (TCI) Nigeria, a four-year intervention...

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 14 April 2017
14 Apr
By Nigeria Health Watch
Top Ten News Items on Health, 14 April 2017

Nigeria meningitis outbreak death toll hits 489. WHO and partners provide vaccines to control meningitis C in Nigeria. WHO reaffirms commitment to implement 2017 emergency...

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Gov. Elrufai applauds UK Govt, inspects DFID renovated solar powered PHC in Badarawa
08 Apr
By Nigeria Health Watch
Gov. Elrufai applauds UK Govt, inspects DFID renovated solar powered PHC in Badarawa

Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir Elrufai has commended the Department for International Development for making a difference in the livelihoods of the people in Kaduna...

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 07 April 2017
07 Apr
By Nigeria Health Watch
Top Ten News Items on Health, 07 April 2017

Nigeria begins Meningitis vaccination campaign as death toll rises to 336. Meningitis: Nigerian govt explains challenges, successes in dealing with outbreak. Nigerians are most depressed...

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Meningitis in Nigeria – what’s going on?
05 Apr
By Nigeria Health Watch
Meningitis in Nigeria – what’s going on?

The ongoing meningitis outbreak in Nigeria is currently a source of grave concern. The latest reports indicate that since December, Nigeria had reported 2996 cases...

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