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Top Ten News Items on Health, 14 June 2024
14 Jun
By Nigeria Health Watch
Top Ten News Items on Health, 14 June 2024

NCDC reports 30 deaths,1,141 cholera cases, warns imminent nationwide outbreaks. Obstetrics Expert Seeks Social Insurance Scheme to Combat Maternal Mortality. UNICEF calls for social protection...

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Advancing Gender Equality in the Health Workforce: Insights from the Gulf of Guinea
12 Jun
By Nigeria Health Watch
Advancing Gender Equality in the Health Workforce: Insights from the Gulf of Guinea

Tzar Oluigbo [Lead Writer] Following the devastating Ebola outbreak in 2014, it became clear that the health systems in countries in West Africa were not...

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How Green Republic Farms is Protecting Food Production against Climate Change
11 Jun
By Nigeria Health Watch
How Green Republic Farms is Protecting Food Production against Climate Change

Tzar Oluigbo [Lead Writer] For dedicated farmers like Baliqees Salaudeen-Ibrahim, the effect of climate change has been disheartening. Her once-dependable weather patterns that she relied...

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World Environment Day 2024: What do Tree Planting, Farmer-herder Conflict and Malnutrition have in Common?
08 Jun
By Nigeria Health Watch
World Environment Day 2024: What do Tree Planting, Farmer-herder Conflict and Malnutrition have in Common?

“We cannot turn back time, but we can grow forests, revive water sources, and bring back soils. We are the generation that can make peace...

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 7 June 2024
07 Jun
By Nigeria Health Watch
Top Ten News Items on Health, 7 June 2024

IMMUNISATION: Nigeria accounts for 2.2m unvaccinated children in West Africa — PAN. Malnourished children surge in northern Nigeria MSF cries out. Nigerian govt, UNICEF collaborating to...

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The Legislature’s Power in Boosting Nutrition and Food Security in Nigeria
03 Jun
By Nigeria Health Watch
The Legislature’s Power in Boosting Nutrition and Food Security in Nigeria

Tzar Oluigbo [Lead Writer] In May 2024, the House of Representatives Committee on Nutrition and Food Security organised a retreat with relevant stakeholders. The aim...

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 31 May 2024
01 Jun
By Nigeria Health Watch
Top Ten News Items on Health, 31 May 2024

FG Moves to Improve Procurement Practices in Health Sector. NCDC Unveils Genomics Consortium Amidst Discovery Of Heavy Metal Poisoning In Sokoto Deaths. Revolutionising Healthcare Delivery...

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Menstrual Hygiene Day 2024: Reducing Menstruation Stigma in Nigeria
31 May
By Nigeria Health Watch
Menstrual Hygiene Day 2024: Reducing Menstruation Stigma in Nigeria

Precious Ajayi and Tzar Oluigbo [Lead Writers] This year’s 10th Menstrual Hygiene Day, with the theme #PeriodFriendlyWorld, calls on everyone to reflect on the urgent...

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Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award: Online Voting Commences for Nominees of the Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award 2024
30 May
By Nigeria Health Watch
Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award: Online Voting Commences for Nominees of the Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award 2024

The Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award (NHEA) Local Organising Committee is thrilled to announce that online voting has officially commenced for the NHEA 2024 nominees. These...

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Africa CDC and CEPI deepen partnership to fortify African preparedness against disease outbreaks
29 May
By Nigeria Health Watch
Africa CDC and CEPI deepen partnership to fortify African preparedness against disease outbreaks

May 28, 2024; Geneva, Switzerland: The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) signed a...

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Through Melodies and Narratives: A Children’s Book is Improving Oral Hygiene in Rural Nigeria
27 May
By Nigeria Health Watch
Through Melodies and Narratives: A Children’s Book is Improving Oral Hygiene in Rural Nigeria

David, a three-year old residing in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State harboured a strong dislike for brushing his teeth. Each morning, he would resist his guardian, Deborah...

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State of the World Population Report 2024: Breaking Down Barriers to Inclusive Sexual & Reproductive Health Services
25 May
By Nigeria Health Watch
State of the World Population Report 2024: Breaking Down Barriers to Inclusive Sexual & Reproductive Health Services

Safiya Shuaibu Isa [Lead Writer] The 1994 International Conference of Population and Development in Cairo, Egypt prioritised Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) for women...

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