Follow us
Nigeria Health Watch
Follow us:
Subscribe to our Newsletter
breadcrumb banner

Top 10 Health News

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.

Search

Categories

Recent Posts

Post Image

The Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak Shows Why Preparedness Cannot Wait

May 25, 2026
Post Image

Beyond Emergency Response: Strengthening Nigeria’s Health Communication Infrastructure

May 23, 2026
Post Image

Drug Shortage at Jere PHC in Kaduna Leaves Patients with Chronic Illnesses Without Medication

May 22, 2026
Post Image

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

May 20, 2026
Post Image

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

May 18, 2026
Blog Image 8 Mar

Top Ten News Items on Health, 8th March 2024

By | March 8, 2024

Lagos residents decry non-implementation of free antenatal, delivery services. Lassa fever death toll in Benue now 13. Jigawa confirms meningitis outbreak. WHO worries over growing resistance to common HIV medication. FG builds capacity of frontline health workers stakeholders. IWD: Why women must shun child delivery at home – UNICEF. Scaling-up MMS To Reverse Anaemia In […]

Read More
Blog Image 1 Mar

Top Ten News Items on Health, 1st March 2024

By | March 1, 2024

FG targets increasing PHCs benefitting from basic health fund. UNICEF, Africa CDC, sign extended partnership on vaccine manufacturing, immunisation. Malaria: Nigeria accounts for 30% of global burden – Minister. Reps ask NCDC to investigate “strange disease” ravaging Gombe communities. Experts Urge Effective Implementation Of Nigeria’s Health Sector Renewal Initiative. NMA Warns Against Seeking Medical Treatment […]

Read More
Blog Image 16 Feb

Top Ten News Items on Health, 16th February 2024

By | February 16, 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 Insurance. High Temperature: Nigerian govt issues alert against dehydration, measles, other diseases. Over 42,000 Nigerian nurses migrated abroad in last three years – NMCN. Experts seek robust implementation of health […]

Read More
Blog Image 9 Feb

Top Ten News Items on Health, 9th February 2024

By | February 9, 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 stem rising drug costs, ease pharmaceutical burden. Nigeria at risk of outbreak of vaccine-preventable diseases— US CDC warns. Treatment of FGM complications cost health systems $1.4 billion per year — […]

Read More
Blog Image 2 Feb

Top Ten News Items on Health, 2nd February 2024

By | February 2, 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 research, dev plan. World NTD Day: WHO tasks African leaders on ending NTDs. FG introduces multiple micronutrient supplementation for pregnant women. FG to introduce malaria vaccine in 2025 — NPHCDA. […]

Read More