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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

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 24th November 2023

By | November 24, 2023

Nigerian Government Dedicated To Eradicating Noma Disease – Minister. WHO warns against abuse of antibiotics.Pneumonia, malaria, diarrhoea, major causes of infant mortality — Expert.Health workers must treat accident, gunshots patients without recourse’, FCCPC tells Doctors.Poor Nutrition Can Damage Child’s Brain, Says Expert.Nigeria misses out as anti-malaria vaccine shipment heads to African nations.HIV/AIDS at endemic stage […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 17th November 2023

By | November 17, 2023

Doctors, patients bemoan diabetes epidemic, 200% spike on treatment. WHO seeks strategic healthcare collaboration with Nigeria. MSF urges longer-term vaccination against diphtheria. JOHESU Advocates One-For-One Policy To End Medical Brain Drain. Physicians demand action against malnutrition, air pollution to curb pneumonia. Enugu State Introduces HPV Vaccine Into Routine Immunisation. Improve healthcare to satisfy Nigerians’ needs, […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 10th November 2023

By | November 10, 2023

Private sector as catalyst for resilient health system. Maternal Mortality: FCTA targets vulnerable pregnant women in health insurance scheme. Rotavirus kills over 330 under-five African children daily – Pate. Reps to conduct survey on fake malaria drugs. Nigeria role model in reaching epidemic control for HIV — US Govt. Stakeholders demand inclusion of PWDs in […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 3rd November 2023

By | November 3, 2023

Ill Health Pushing More Nigerians Into Poverty – WHO. Nigeria Has Met 70% COVID-19 Vaccination Target – Official. Lassa fever spreading across West Africa, higher mortality in pregnant women, children —Experts. Insurgency Recovery: Borno, Adamawa, Yobe revive primary healthcare centres. Ogun commissioner urges parents to embrace child immunization. ‘Falsified drugs pose danger to public health, […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 27th October 2023

By | October 27, 2023

How routine HPV Vaccines will save Nigerian Women from Cervical Cancer.  NCDC DG seeks increased funding for health security. Exchange rate taking cost of drugs beyond reach of Nigerians — NMA. FG, UNICEF Flag Off Cervical Cancer Vaccination In Bauchi. Disregard ignorant, uneducated social media information on HPV vaccine, Minister tells Nigerians. Only 1,300 doctors […]

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