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A weekly roundup of the most important health stories in Nigeria, alongside key global developments that influence national policy, financing, and service delivery. We highlight what happened, what it means, and what to watch next, with a focus on implications for the health system and population outcomes. This feature is part of our A Week in Health newsletter, sent every Friday. If you do not receive it, you can subscribe to stay updated.

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The Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak Shows Why Preparedness Cannot Wait

May 25, 2026
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Beyond Emergency Response: Strengthening Nigeria’s Health Communication Infrastructure

May 23, 2026
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Drug Shortage at Jere PHC in Kaduna Leaves Patients with Chronic Illnesses Without Medication

May 22, 2026
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Lessons from the 2026 HFN Conference on Innovation, Financing and Universal Health Coverage

May 20, 2026
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Community-Owned Hand-Pump Wells Are Bringing Safer Water Closer to Villages in Rural Kaduna

May 18, 2026
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Top Ten News Items on Health, 12 April 2024

By | April 12, 2024

Tinubu to construct 8,800 new PHCs, approves national health fellows programme – Official. “WHO unveils fourth medium-term strategic framework for Nigeria. UNICEF lauds health workers’ commitment to fight against diseases. NCDC commences investigation as Sokoto reports 164 cases of ‘strange disease. NAFDAC Recalls Benylin Syrup, Declares It Toxic. Nigeria Deploys First Non-invasive PGT-A To Avert […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 5 April 2024

By | April 5, 2024

EU, FG partner to reduce environmental waste. Breastfeeding alone can’t prevent autism, says expert. Plateau develops five-year strategic plan on efficient healthcare delivery. Ebonyi enrolls 4,000 pregnant women in health insurance – Official. AMR: Colistin Resistant Bacteria Found In Mothers, Newborn Babies In Nigeria. Scientists plan blood test for TB silent spreaders. Pharmacists urge govt […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 29 March 2024

By | March 28, 2024

AfDB approves $50m loan to boost climate resilience, food security in Yobe State. ‘Global Fund Grant Will Scale Up HIV, TB Prevention Services In Nigeria‘. Delta Govt confirms outbreak of Lassa Fever. Fresh outbreak of diphtheria kills four persons in Kano. Six cancer centres will be completed in two years — FG. BSUTH enlists 25 […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 22 March 2024

By | March 22, 2024

Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation Will Reduce Maternal Child Mortality-UNICEF. Pharmaceutical firms to address tech gaps in vaccine sector. UNAIDS to reduce AIDS-related deaths to 250,000 by 2025 – Report. Chicken Pox Outbreak: AMAC sends response team to affected community. UNICEF Demands Improved Funding Of Health Insurance. WHO raises concern over fresh cases of TB in Nigeria. […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 15th March 2024

By | March 15, 2024

Nigeria ranked amongst countries with highest number of maternal deaths Nigerians’ mental health second-best in Africa – Report Reps task FG on provision of free cancer treatment nationwide Nigeria first country to receive new meningitis vaccine ACPN Urges FG To Integrate Pharmacy Schools In Fight Against Substandard Medicines Bayelsa Tackles Mortality Rate With Drones Delivering […]

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