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Securing the Lifeline: Strengthening Nigeria Medical Oxygen Security
28 Feb
By Nigeria Health Watch
Securing the Lifeline: Strengthening Nigeria Medical Oxygen Security

Medical oxygen is an essential lifesaving medicine used in a wide range of situations in health facilities, including surgery, trauma, internal medicine, emergencies (paediatrics and...

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Nigeria Health Watch announces #PreventEpidemicsNaija Journalism Awards 2023/2024. Nominations are now open!
28 Feb
By Nigeria Health Watch
Nigeria Health Watch announces #PreventEpidemicsNaija Journalism Awards 2023/2024. Nominations are now open!

Nigeria Health Watch is pleased to announce a call for entries for the fourth edition of the #PreventEpidemicsNaija Journalism Awards ceremony. Since 2021, Nigeria Health...

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Public-Private Integration - A Catalyst for Growth in Nigeria’s Health Sector
26 Feb
By Nigeria Health Watch
Public-Private Integration - A Catalyst for Growth in Nigeria’s Health Sector

Alexander Chiejina and Emeka Oguanuo (Lead writers) Public-private integration holds immense potential to significantly build resilience and strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system to improve health outcomes...

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Uniting for Improved Nutrition Outcomes: A Call for Enhanced Collaboration
22 Feb
By Nigeria Health Watch
Uniting for Improved Nutrition Outcomes: A Call for Enhanced Collaboration

By Safiya Shuaibu Isa According to the National Policy on Food and Nutrition (NPFN 2016), effective institutional coordination is required to ensure Nigeria’s nutrition programme...

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Building a Community Network for Health Misinformation Management
20 Feb
By Nigeria Health Watch
Building a Community Network for Health Misinformation Management

Abara Erim and Sunday Oko (Lead Writers) “I consumed large amounts of garlic or sometimes ingested excessive vitamins to prevent infection. Others also resorted to...

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 16th February 2024
16 Feb
By Nigeria Health Watch
Top Ten News Items on Health, 16th February 2024

Tinubu re-appoints NAFDAC DG, names new NCDC head. Stakeholders brainstorm on gaps in healthcare, private-public sector integration. NHIA Reiterates Collaboration With States To Expand Health...

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Integrating Traditional Birth Attendants for Improved Maternal Healthcare in Sierra Leone
12 Feb
By Nigeria Health Watch
Integrating Traditional Birth Attendants for Improved Maternal Healthcare in Sierra Leone

Sabrina Charles and Billy Mawindo (Guest writers) Editor’s note: For long, Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) have played and continue to play a key role in...

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A release by the Nigerian Cardiac Society on the recently reported incidents of sudden deaths associated with football matches.
11 Feb
By Nigeria Health Watch
A release by the Nigerian Cardiac Society on the recently reported incidents of sudden deaths associated with football matches.

The Nigerian Cardiac Society notes with utmost concern the several reported cases of sudden deaths among Nigerians both at home and abroad directly or indirectly...

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 9th February 2024
09 Feb
By Nigeria Health Watch
Top Ten News Items on Health, 9th February 2024

HEALTH Nigeria govt turns 270 PHCs into focal centres to boost healthcare delivery. FG To Enrol Cancer Patients In Health Insurance Coverage. Pate promises to...

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Private Sector Integration in Maternal Health Care Delivery- Moving from Talk to Action
07 Feb
By Nigeria Health Watch
Private Sector Integration in Maternal Health Care Delivery- Moving from Talk to Action

By Onyedikachi Ewe The private sector has played a significant role in delivering maternal and newborn health services, particularly in low and middle-income countries, where...

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Investing in Economic Power by Women, With Women and For Women
05 Feb
By Nigeria Health Watch
Investing in Economic Power by Women, With Women and For Women

Chinonso Kenneth (Lead writer) Providing low-interest loans, especially for marginalised women and women in rural communities can go a long way in closing the gender...

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 2nd February 2024
02 Feb
By Nigeria Health Watch
Top Ten News Items on Health, 2nd February 2024

HPV vaccine: 21 states begin Phase 2 immunization May. Sultan of Sokoto, Zamfara Gov move to end poliovirus in northern Nigeria. Minister unveils national vaccine...

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