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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

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From Innovation to Integration: What It Will Take to Make Every Pregnancy Safer in Nigeria

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Community Feedback Prompts PHC Upgrade in Gauraka, Niger State

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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, 20th October 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | October 20, 2023

Partnering private sector key for resilient health system in Nigeria. Nigeria leading in health innovations, pandemic preparedness, says Africa CDC. UNICEF: Nigeria’s target of ending open defecation by 2025 not achievable. Health minister urges action to improve immunisation rates. Diphtheria: FG vaccinates over 1.6 million children with pentavalent vaccine. Ogun: 12 Killed In Fresh Cholera […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 29th September 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | September 29, 2023

Health for all illusion without functional primary healthcare — EXPERTS. UNGA 78: Nigeria, Others Approve Declaration On Ending TB By 2030. Vaccinate dogs yearly against rabies, FG urges dog owners.The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Nigeria Raises Alarm Over Unprecedented Diphtheria Outbreak, Urges Urgent Vaccination. High cost of treatment, hampering management of sickle cell disease, […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 22nd September 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | September 22, 2023

Maternal health: A transformative approach for safer child birth. Anambra targets 2.6m children for polio vaccination. Cervical Cancer: Adamawa State Commences Vaccination. FG develops first national policy on patient safety. NCDC confirms 2,860 cholera cases, 84 deaths in eight months. Declare State Of Emergency On Indigenous Medicine Now, Stakeholders Urge Tinubu. 4-point agenda in the […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 15th September 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | September 15, 2023

Nigeria Records 55% Drop In Malaria Deaths — WHO. FG committed to achieving 27% contraceptive prevalence rate by 2024 – Official. FG Sets Up Task Force To Combat Diphtheria. UHC: FG Pledges Functional Primary Health Care At Sub-National, Community Levels. Manufacturers group say rising inflation adversely affecting drug prices. Gates Foundation lists measures to prevent […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 1 September 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | September 1, 2023

Appraise, strengthen ailing healthcare system, AMSN tasks Pate. Nigeria to introduce HPV vaccines to protect girls against cervical cancer. UNICEF Reiterates Commitment to Support Primary Healthcare Provision for Nigerian Children, Women. Pathfinder International Partners FG, Trains Journalists to Advocate Self-Care. Military, stakeholders begin awareness campaign on mental health among personnel. Dearth of long-lasting contraceptive in […]

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