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Beyond Awareness: Why Nigeria Must Fund a Period-Friendly Future

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The Anatomy of an Outbreak in a Conflict Setting & Nigeria’s Preparedness for Ebola 

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Africa’s Precision Medicine Future Depends on Stronger Research and Clinical Trial Systems

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‘Garden in a Box’ Initiative is Helping Pregnant Women Eat Nutritious Food While Building Self-Reliance Through Gardening

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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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Top Ten News Items on Health, 20th January 2022

By Habibat Lawal | January 20, 2023

Diphtheria Outbreak Kills 25 In Kano. WHO to establish new council to develop Tuberculosis vaccine. Family planning crucial to curbing maternal mortality, gynaecologist says. ‘Universal health coverage vital for equitable health service’. ‘Poor govt support for private hospitals fuelling brain drain’. CERVICAL CANCER: 32 cases, 22 deaths recorded in Nigeria daily – NIMR. Rising blindness, […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 13th January 2022

By Nigeria Health Watch | January 13, 2023

Scientist calls for interdisciplinary research to fight upsurge of COVID-19. Lagos doctors demand anti-quackery law. COVID-19: FG intensifies surveillance at international airports. Five million children died before fifth birthday – Report. Protesting Zamfara Health Workers Threaten To Shut Down Hospitals. Targeting variant of common protein may boost breast cancer treatment — Study. FG to introduce […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 30th December 2022

By Nigeria Health Watch | December 30, 2022

FG introduces N10 per litre excise duty on carbonated drinks to curb non-communicable diseases. How to improve health outcomes in Nigeria, by Osinbajo, Mustapha, others. Buhari signs National Health Authority Bill into law. President orders minister to submit progress report on vaccine production. Monkeypox Outbreak Tops 1,000 Cases, WHO Warns Of ‘Real’ Risk. WHO: COVID-19 […]

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