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

Jun 11, 2026
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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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“Deliver Like the Hebrew Women”: How Traditional Myths and Religious Misconceptions Fuel Maternal and Child Deaths

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 2nd February 2024

By Nigeria Health Watch | February 2, 2024

HPV vaccine: 21 states begin Phase 2 immunization May. Sultan of Sokoto, Zamfara Gov move to end poliovirus in northern Nigeria. Minister unveils national vaccine research, dev plan. World NTD Day: WHO tasks African leaders on ending NTDs. FG introduces multiple micronutrient supplementation for pregnant women. FG to introduce malaria vaccine in 2025 — NPHCDA. […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 26th January 2024

By Nigeria Health Watch | January 26, 2024

Malaria vaccine rollout begins in Cameroon, Nigeria eyes next phase, EU To Invest €18m In Vaccine Research In Nigeria, Blinken praises Nigeria on HIV/AIDS prevention, COVID-19 response, Lassa fever: 227 die as over 1,200 infected in 28 states, Fight against HIV, TB, malaria in Nigeria, others receives $9.2b grant, Veterinary Council Decries Exclusion From 2024 […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 29th December 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | December 29, 2023

Poverty, Insecurity escalated infectious diseases in 2023, says WHO. Research institute advocates integration of cancer into Primary Health Care. WHO raises the alarm on increase in dengue infections. 2023 Recap: HPV vaccine integration, diphtheria battle, other major health sector events. BHCPF – Nigerian govt to disburse N50bn to upgrade, expand PHCs. MSD for Mothers Partners’ […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 23rd December 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | December 22, 2023

FG To Disburse N50bn For PHCs Upgrade Nationwide. Cervical Cancer: Nigeria vaccinates 4.7 million girls against HPV. 84% of residents have no access to quality healthcare — Kaduna health agency. Sugar Tax Saves Lives, Benefits The Poor, Says NASR Coalition. 2024 Budget: Nigeria increases immunisation fund but yet to release 2023 allocation. NACA advocates HIV […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 15th December 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | December 15, 2023

FG To Unveil Universal Health Coverage Initiative. WHO confirms 25 new cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria. Federal Govt Links Poor Functional PHCs To Alarming Child Mortality Rate In Nigeria. Nutrition Society calls for swift action to tackle Nigeria’s malnutrition crisis. Adamawa Set For Fresh Polio Vaccination. US Agency Approves Cure For Sickle Cell Disease. Public […]

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