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The 5th National Conference on HIV/AIDS in Abuja
20 May
By Nigeria Health Watch
The 5th National Conference on HIV/AIDS in Abuja

We will not be surprised if you did not hear that the 5th National Conference on HIV/AIDS held in Abuja on the 2 – 5th...

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Our new Minister of Health
18 May
By Nigeria Health Watch
Our new Minister of Health

Its not been easy finding out much about the new Minister of Health in Nigeria Prof.Onyebuchi Christian Chukwu ( …a powerful name invoking the Almighty in all...

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Innovation in Ghana
16 May
By Nigeria Health Watch
Innovation in Ghana

Until recently we had our way of hunting down fake medicines in Nigeria. The DG of NAFDAC would team up with a squad of “mobile”...

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Twist of fate – new Ministers of Health in Nigeria and the UK
14 May
By Nigeria Health Watch
Twist of fate – new Ministers of Health in Nigeria and the UK

Nigeria and the UK have an important historical relationship that is not lost on us. In October this year we celebrate 50 years of independence....

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Wishing this was happening in Nigeria
13 May
By Nigeria Health Watch
Wishing this was happening in Nigeria

It takes courage and leadership to confront some of the huge health challenges confronting us. But health is complex. Its a bit like our electricity...

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The Paediatric ward at LUTH: A simple story of our collective failure
09 May
By Nigeria Health Watch
The Paediatric ward at LUTH: A simple story of our collective failure

We have often been critical of some of the health reporting in our mainstream newspapers in Nigeria but this morning I have found a well...

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Social networks and health….are we missing a trick?.
05 May
By Nigeria Health Watch
Social networks and health….are we missing a trick?.

by ndubuisi edeogaDespite all the best efforts of modern medicine, the cost of medical care keeps rising, for those who can afford it, and the...

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MINISTER OF HEALTH: WHO DOES THE CAP FIT?
28 Apr
By Nigeria Health Watch
MINISTER OF HEALTH: WHO DOES THE CAP FIT?

A while ago we invited colleagues that had an informed view  on health issues in Nigeria to share this via this blog. Maybe, just maybe...

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Nigeria health on the web
23 Apr
By Nigeria Health Watch
Nigeria health on the web

Dear Nigerian Health Community, Find below a list of  health related websites (in alphabetical order) in Nigeria that we monitor on your behalf. If you...

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Remembering Mr President's words
21 Apr
By Nigeria Health Watch
Remembering Mr President's words

Its been a difficult 3 years for the health sector in Nigeria – but I guess its been a difficult 3 years for all sectors....

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The "power" of doctors and what we do with it…
17 Apr
By Nigeria Health Watch
The "power" of doctors and what we do with it…

We as doctors, have power, enormous power in the Nigerian context. The power is bestowed on us by difficult entry qualifications into medical schools that admit only...

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Minister of Health – the flawed debate
14 Apr
By Nigeria Health Watch
Minister of Health – the flawed debate

My professional association the Nigerian Medical Association has recently found its voice – it wants a Minister of Health that fits the following profile; “…...

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