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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

Jul 02, 2026
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Top Ten News Items on Health, 3rd March 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | March 3, 2023

UN Agencies: One Woman Dies Every Two Minutes Due to Pregnancy or Childbirth. Health Implications Of Nigeria’s High Female Genital Mutilation Rate. FG Beefs Up War Against Fake Drugs With Kano Coordinated Warehouse Centre. 135 million Africans have hearing problems, says WHO. Lassa fever death toll hits 104, cases now 636. Brain Drain: dRPC, experts, […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 24th February 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | February 24, 2023

X-raying presidential candidates’ plan for health. How Pate’s Appointment As Gavi CEO Will Benefit Nigeria‘s Health Sector. Every two minutes, a woman dies during pregnancy or childbirth- UN agencies. Prioritise healthcare, coalition tells political parties. FCCPC Domesticates PBoR In Abuja Varsity Teaching Hospital. Nigeria faces stunted generation, now number two for malnourished kids says Bloomberg. […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 17 February 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | February 17, 2023

NHIA ACT: FG Inaugurates Committee On Operational Guidelines. PSN seeks legislation to redress drug scarcity in public hospitals. Need to Improve Access to Micronutrient Supplements for Pregnant Women in Nigeria. Funding difficulties impede family planning service provision ― FG. NAFDAC destroys products worth N326m in Nasarawa. Meningitis kills 38 in Jigawa. Mpox remains public health […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 3 February 2022

By Nigeria Health Watch | February 3, 2023

160,000 children acquired HIV in 2021 –WHO. Address root cause of diseases, WHO advices FG. Health workers union threatens strike over members’ welfare. NSCDC Introduces mobile app, N-alert, to tackle gender based violence. At PT Space, experts say men can also have breast cancer. COVID-19 remains public health emergency, says WHO. 7,000 cancer-related deaths recorded […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 27th January 2022

By Nigeria Health Watch | January 27, 2023

‘Fully Vaccinating Children Key To Preventing Diphtheria‘. FG, USAID train physiotherapists on rehabilitation services for fistula, maternity care. Nigeria’s Mental Health Bill Opportunity to Mainstream Mental Health into Health Society, Expert. COVID-19 killed 3,584 in three days, says WHO. Health insurance compulsory for everyone, Lagos govt tells residents. Despite COVID-19, new report shows increase in […]

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