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National TB Conference 2019: Building Stronger Partnerships to End TB in Nigeria

By Nigeria Health Watch | July 10, 2019

Despite years of neglect — these are exciting times for the prevention and treatment of tuberculosis (TB)! A new treatment regimen for drug resistant tuberculosis with the potential of cutting treatment time by 75% is gaining traction and a new urine based test may make diagnosis a lot easier. Despite these, challenges remain in Nigeria, especially around […]

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All hands on deck in Kano State as Nigeria on track to being declared polio-free

By Nigeria Health Watch | July 8, 2019

Just five years ago, Kano State was arguably the epicenter of Nigeria’s polio virus epidemic, accounting for over 80% of total cases in the country. Various socio-cultural factors accounted for the state’s huge burden at the time, from ignorance and misconceptions about the polio vaccine, to the state’s high population and finally its strategic location […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 5th July 2019

By Nigeria Health Watch | July 5, 2019

Buhari appoints new NACA boss, as former DG resigns. Buhari fires NHIS executive secretary, renews tenure of NCDC’s DG. Aliyu has done in Nigeria everything UNAIDS needs in a new Executive Director —Adewole. Gov Sanwo-Olu’s wife calls for policies to stem brain drain. Senate gives NHIS, HMOs three months to pay outstanding debts. Senate to […]

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Na we dey shake ground: Kuje’s youth run, youth-friendly clinic

By Nigeria Health Watch | July 3, 2019

Young people make up a significant proportion of Nigeria’s growing population and this demographic dividend could benefit the Nigerian economy if the potential of this young population is harnessed. They also hold the key to Nigeria’s development, but for this to happen, investment in their sexual health must be intentional. This is referred to as […]

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Dawn of a new era as new heads of NHIS and NACA appointed

By Nigeria Health Watch | July 2, 2019

The general elections in Nigeria are long behind us, following postponements, pronouncements and postulation from the different political parties. Now, Nigerians are waiting with bated breath to hear who will be appointed/ re-appointed to the top jobs at the federal ministries. Health being one of them, following the end of Honourable Professor Isaac Adewole’s tenure. […]

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