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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, 26th January 2024

By | January 26, 2024

Malaria vaccine rollout begins in Cameroon, Nigeria eyes next phase, EU To Invest €18m In Vaccine Research In Nigeria, Blinken praises Nigeria on HIV/AIDS prevention, COVID-19 response, Lassa fever: 227 die as over 1,200 infected in 28 states, Fight against HIV, TB, malaria in Nigeria, others receives $9.2b grant, Veterinary Council Decries Exclusion From 2024 […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 29th December 2023

By | December 29, 2023

Poverty, Insecurity escalated infectious diseases in 2023, says WHO. Research institute advocates integration of cancer into Primary Health Care. WHO raises the alarm on increase in dengue infections. 2023 Recap: HPV vaccine integration, diphtheria battle, other major health sector events. BHCPF – Nigerian govt to disburse N50bn to upgrade, expand PHCs. MSD for Mothers Partners’ […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 23rd December 2023

By | December 22, 2023

FG To Disburse N50bn For PHCs Upgrade Nationwide. Cervical Cancer: Nigeria vaccinates 4.7 million girls against HPV. 84% of residents have no access to quality healthcare — Kaduna health agency. Sugar Tax Saves Lives, Benefits The Poor, Says NASR Coalition. 2024 Budget: Nigeria increases immunisation fund but yet to release 2023 allocation. NACA advocates HIV […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 15th December 2023

By | December 15, 2023

FG To Unveil Universal Health Coverage Initiative. WHO confirms 25 new cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria. Federal Govt Links Poor Functional PHCs To Alarming Child Mortality Rate In Nigeria. Nutrition Society calls for swift action to tackle Nigeria’s malnutrition crisis. Adamawa Set For Fresh Polio Vaccination. US Agency Approves Cure For Sickle Cell Disease. Public […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 8th December 2023

By | December 8, 2023

STEM seminar: Spanish Embassy, Nigeria Health Watch partner to improve healthcare delivery in Nigeria. Expedite action on gender-based violence cases, NHRC urges judiciary, security agencies. change may reverse gains in malaria prevention — WHO. 40m women risk prolonged childbirth-related issue yearly. Alcohol, surgary beverages responsible for 10.6 million deaths yearly – WHO. Nigerians Tasked On […]

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