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As Efforts Intensify to Contain Bundibugyo Ebola, Women Remain Most Vulnerable to Its Economic Impact

Jul 06, 2026
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An Epidemic of Parastatals in Nigeria’s Health Sector

Jul 04, 2026
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From Innovation to Integration: What It Will Take to Make Every Pregnancy Safer in Nigeria

Jul 03, 2026
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Community Feedback Prompts PHC Upgrade in Gauraka, Niger State

Jul 03, 2026
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Why Zambia is Rethinking Tuberculosis Testing, and Why Validation Must Come First

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 7th April 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | April 7, 2023

672 million Africans lack access to health care – WHO. Bauchi Govt Launches ProgrammeTo Improve Maternal, Child Healthcare. FG tasks states on employment of more healthcare workers. How climate change increases pandemic risk. FG to make PHCs attractive for health workers, rural dwellers — Ehanire. What women want for quality healthcare: Experts speak at ‘HealthMeetsArt’. […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 31st March 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | March 31, 2023

Elevating women’s voices for quality maternal healthcare. Meningitis, cholera kill 88, experts call for action. FG begins registration of medical laboratories. WHO seeks broadening of ‘One Health’ programme. NHIA extends health insurance to pensioners. FG, partners meet to strengthen self-care for sexual, reproductive health. Maternal, New-Born And Child Health: Why Are We Still Here?. Eliminating […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 24th March 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | March 24, 2023

78 million Nigerian children risk water-related threats – UNICEF. Lack of antenatal care threat to foetus, newborn –Expert. Involve adolescents in decision-making concerning their health, well-being-Minister. FG, UNICEF Seek Better Reportage of Child Rights. Hospitals grounded, patients suffer as erratic power supply worsens mortality rate. World TB Day: Nigeria ranks sixth among high TB burden […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 17th March 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | March 17, 2023

Extreme poverty, ignorance, malnutrition, poor routine immunisation, others fuel noma complications. WHO updates tracking system for SARS-CoV-2 variants. Nigeria reports 1,064 suspected cases of Diphtheria in 21 states. Traditional, religious leaders appeal for establishment, equipping PHCs. Nigeria ranks 180 out of 183 countries in obesity preparedness. Nigeria among 55 countries battling serious health workers shortage, […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 10th March 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | March 10, 2023

Nutrition crisis pushed 7.3M Nigerian girls, women into severe malnutrition- UNICEF. NHIA Act: Govt, insurers agree on roles but employers undecided. ‘Screening of hearing loss should be prioritised at primary health care centres’. Health experts decry limited access to HPV vaccines, blame high cost. Pollution contributes 80% to cancer risk in Nigeria. Cost of Healthcare […]

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