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The New Malaria Vaccine: A New Dimension in the Fight against Malaria
20 Oct
By Nigeria Health Watch
The New Malaria Vaccine: A New Dimension in the Fight against Malaria

After decades of trials, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has recommended a new malaria vaccine for children, adding a new development in the fight against...

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 15th October 2021
15 Oct
By Nigeria Health Watch
Top Ten News Items on Health, 15th October 2021

NMA, health workers differ as FG plans ban on unvaccinated workers. FG may expand access to Covid-19 vaccination ahead of December deadline. Ihekweazu bemoans 10%...

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Maternal Mental Health: A Reflection on World Mental Health Day 2021
14 Oct
By Nigeria Health Watch
Maternal Mental Health: A Reflection on World Mental Health Day 2021

Ifeyinwa Yusuf and Kenni Ndili (Lead Writers) A woman’s body undergoes many changes through pregnancy, birth and postpartum that affect her in several ways. Until...

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Powering My Health My Way: CHI Limited Set To Celebrate Third Annual Chivita World Juice Day
13 Oct
By Nigeria Health Watch
Powering My Health My Way: CHI Limited Set To Celebrate Third Annual Chivita World Juice Day

In recent times, health & well-being have emerged as a key focus for consumers, and more importantly in the COVID-19 era, emphasis has shifted to...

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An eyesore that is Dagodnagbe Primary Healthcare Centre
12 Oct
By Nigeria Health Watch
An eyesore that is Dagodnagbe Primary Healthcare Centre

It is immunization day at Dagodnagbe PHC in Jadna Ward, a rural agrarian community in Paikoro Local Government Area of Niger State. Amina Yau is...

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Celebrating Womanhood: A #GivingBirthInNigeria Storytelling Event
12 Oct
By Nigeria Health Watch
Celebrating Womanhood: A #GivingBirthInNigeria Storytelling Event

Ibukun Oguntola & Thelma Chioma Abeku (Lead Writers) On a relaxing Friday evening at the beautiful Thought Pyramid Art Gallery in Abuja, the Celebrating Womanhood...

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Sin Tax: A Viable Means to Health Financing in Nigeria
06 Oct
By Nigeria Health Watch
Sin Tax: A Viable Means to Health Financing in Nigeria

Achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is largely dependent on how a country finances its health system. Since the Abuja Declaration in 2001, Nigeria has been...

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Restoring the Menstrual Dignity of Female Inmates in Chichiri Prison, Malawi
04 Oct
By Nigeria Health Watch
Restoring the Menstrual Dignity of Female Inmates in Chichiri Prison, Malawi

By Josephine Chinele A sanitary towel is a basic need for every girl and woman and must be available to them when they need it....

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 1st October 2021
01 Oct
By Nigeria Health Watch
Top Ten News Items on Health, 1st October 2021

FG launches local vaccine policy. Nigeria misses out as 15 African nations hit 10% COVID-19 vaccination target. Vaccinated people can be infected with COVID-19, infect...

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The NYSC and NCDC Collaboration: A Partnership Inspired by the COVID-19 Pandemic
27 Sep
By Nigeria Health Watch
The NYSC and NCDC Collaboration: A Partnership Inspired by the COVID-19 Pandemic

Beyond being mandatory for the advancement of career prospects after graduation from university, completing the national youth service is a thing of pride for many...

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Focusing on the vulnerable to achieve UHC in Nigeria: Insights from a book launch
25 Sep
By Nigeria Health Watch
Focusing on the vulnerable to achieve UHC in Nigeria: Insights from a book launch

On September 14, 2021, Dr Charles Ezuma-Ngwu, launched a book titled ‘Universal Healthcare and Access to the Lower-income Population: An exploration of Capitation in Lagos,...

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 24th September 2021
24 Sep
By Nigeria Health Watch
Top Ten News Items on Health, 24th September 2021

Buhari okays hosting of Int. Summit on Primary Healthcare. FG reads riot act to buyers, sellers of COVID-19 vaccination card. Nigeria ‘ll not be on...

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