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One Million More Midwives: The Smartest Investment for Safer Births in a Shrinking Aid Landscape

May 11, 2026
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Nigeria Inaugurates First NHIA Governing Council to Drive Universal Health Coverage

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The Federal Government of Nigeria has inaugurated the first-ever Governing Council of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), following the enactment of the NHIA Act in 2022. This landmark move is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen health insurance governance and accelerate progress towards achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Nigeria. The NHIA Act of […]

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National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) Convenes 7th National Council on AIDS (NCA) Meeting in Lagos

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The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) is pleased to announce the convening of the 7th National Council on AIDS (NCA) Meeting, scheduled to take place in Lagos State with support from Lagos State Agency for the Control of AIDS in August under the theme: “Advancing National HIV Sustainability Agenda in the Changing […]

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WAHO Announces Revised Dates for 2nd ECOWAS Lassa Fever International Conference: 8th to 12th September 2025

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Bobo-Dioulasso, June 25, 2025—The West African Health Organization (WAHO) has officially announced revised dates for the 2nd ECOWAS Lassa Fever International Conference (LIC). The conference will now take place from 8 to 12 September 2025 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.  The revised dates were carefully selected to enable broader and more effctive participation from regional and […]

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Nigeria to Host 5th Global High-Level Ministerial Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance in 2026

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Nigeria will host the 5th Global High-Level Ministerial Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) on 29–30 June 2026 in Abuja. This marks the first time the conference will take place in Africa, a significant step for global AMR governance and multisectoral collaboration. Antimicrobial resistance poses a major threat to global health, food security, and sustainable development, […]

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Nigeria Health Watch to Host Webinar on the Role of Frameworks in Combating Misinformation in the Digital Age

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Abuja, Nigeria – June 26, 2025 – As misinformation continues to threaten public health, democratic stability, and social cohesion, Nigeria Health Watch is set to host a high-level webinar titled “Evidence-based Frameworks for Networked Infodemic Management” on Thursday, July 8, 2025, at 11:00 am WAT. In today’s digital world, where facts often compete with falsehoods, […]

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