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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, 14th July 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | July 14, 2023

70% of diphtheria cases in Nigeria affect children between 2 and 14 — NCDC. WHO, Borno target 494,498 individuals on vaccination against yellow fever. Nigeria’s exclusion from malaria vaccine rollout will derail 2030 eradication goal – NMA. Deadly virus sweeps through Europe, Africa, Middle East. Food shortage: Tinubu declares state of emergency, plans 500,000 hectares […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 7th July 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | July 7, 2023

Boosting maternal health through private sector integration. Reps urge Ministry of Health, NCDC to arrest diphtheria outbreak. Nigeria exempted as 12 African countries set to receive ‘lifesaving’ malaria vaccine. Nigeria government set to prioritize health as fundamental human right. Health experts canvass 70 per cent budgetary allocation for PHC. Over 189,000 Children Lack Access to […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 16th June 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | June 16, 2023

Blood shortage bites harder with only 25% of transfusion demand met yearly. Long road to free maternal, child healthcare legislation in Kano. Nigeria issues alert over fresh disease outbreak, warns against eating ‘pomo’. NCDC working to strengthen cholera prevention mechanisms – D-G. Bauchi, 15 other states to vaccinate girls against cervical cancer. Nigeria Health Watch […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 2nd June 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | June 2, 2023

More ways to save more lives for less money, by WHO. NHIA: cancer care is covered in health insurance. Boosting Nation’s Economy through Girl-child Education, Antenatal, Exclusive Breastfeeding. Strengthening health security in Nigeria through public legislation. Why Nigeria must prioritise birth registration – UNICEF. Incorporating mental health support into maternal healthcare. NHIA pledges to ensure […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 26th May 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | May 26, 2023

UN chief seeks global cooperation as 76th World Health Assembly begins. Accelerating Implementation of the NHIA Act to Improve Health Insurance Coverage in Nigeria. Nigerian government launches strategy to bridge workforce gap in PHC’s. Pfizer installs telemedicine centre for breast cancer patients in Abuja. Brain Drain: New Report Puts Percentage of Professionals Willing to Leave […]

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