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Why Are Women Dying While Giving Birth in Nigeria?; Recommendations for Improved Outcomes
03 Dec
By Nigeria Health Watch
Why Are Women Dying While Giving Birth in Nigeria?; Recommendations for Improved Outcomes

We have heard the statistics countless times. Nigeria accounts for nearly 20% of global maternal deaths according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). According to...

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#Innovate4HealthNaija: The Future of Health Conference 2020 is here!!!
30 Nov
By Nigeria Health Watch
#Innovate4HealthNaija: The Future of Health Conference 2020 is here!!!

After five years of delivering highly recognised health conferences focused on generating solutions aimed at improving healthcare access for every Nigerian, the 2020 Future of...

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Top Ten News Items on  Health, 27th November 2020
27 Nov
By Nigeria Health Watch
Top Ten News Items on Health, 27th November 2020

Group to launch “Why Are Women Dying While Giving Birth in Nigeria?” Report. Nigeria Health Watch recommends community MPDSR to curb maternal deaths. NCDC launches...

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Impact Africa Summit Inaugural Edition convenes Research & Healthcare Experts
27 Nov
By Nigeria Health Watch
Impact Africa Summit Inaugural Edition convenes Research & Healthcare Experts

Celebrating Innovation in research, pharmaceuticals and healthcare Xcene Research, a pioneer in the African Contract Research Organization, is set to host thought leaders and industry...

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#GivingBirthInNigeria: Curbing Nigeria’s High Rate of Maternal Deaths Through Community MPDSR
25 Nov
By Nigeria Health Watch
#GivingBirthInNigeria: Curbing Nigeria’s High Rate of Maternal Deaths Through Community MPDSR

Maternal mortality, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO) is the death of a woman while pregnant or within 42 days following the delivery or...

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Group to launch “Why Are Women Dying While Giving Birth in Nigeria?” Report
25 Nov
By Nigeria Health Watch
Group to launch “Why Are Women Dying While Giving Birth in Nigeria?” Report

Abuja, 25 November 2020 – Africare,Nigeria Health Watch and EpiAFRIC are set to launch a report on the causes of maternal deaths in communities in...

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UNFPA Recommits to ICPD25 Commitment and Plan of Action
25 Nov
By Nigeria Health Watch
UNFPA Recommits to ICPD25 Commitment and Plan of Action

Despite global COVID-19 crisis, governments uphold support for women’s and girls’ health and rights, one year after historic Summit New York, 12 November 2020 —...

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Nourishing the future: How UNICEF is providing nutrition care in Sokoto State
23 Nov
By Nigeria Health Watch
Nourishing the future: How UNICEF is providing nutrition care in Sokoto State

According to the 2018 National Nutrition and Health Survey, Sokoto State is one of the four states with the highest prevalence of malnutrition among children...

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Top Ten News Items on  Health, 20th November 2020
20 Nov
By Nigeria Health Watch
Top Ten News Items on Health, 20th November 2020

Cancer: vaccine will be available in Nigeria 2021 – Dr Bagudu. Strengthening Primary, Maternal Health Care delivery in Nigerian communities. Antimicrobial resistance affecting treatment of...

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Delta State, Sanofi commission diabetes & hypertension clinics
20 Nov
By Nigeria Health Watch
Delta State, Sanofi commission diabetes & hypertension clinics

The Delta State Contributory Health Commission (DSCHC), an agency under the Delta State government, on Monday commissioned four Diabetes and Hypertension Clinics (DHC) across the...

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Mental Health, a Silent Burden for Women #GivingBirthInNigeria
20 Nov
By Nigeria Health Watch
Mental Health, a Silent Burden for Women #GivingBirthInNigeria

Adeona (not real name) narrates the mental breakdown she suffered when carrying and delivering her fourth and last child. She was sick throughout her pregnancy....

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International and African organizations join together to fight antimicrobial drug resistance
18 Nov
By Nigeria Health Watch
International and African organizations join together to fight antimicrobial drug resistance

Accra, Addis Ababa, Bamako, Brazzaville, Cairo, Nairobi, 18 November 2020 – With antimicrobial resistance (AMR) threatening development and health in Africa, six international and continental...

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