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

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 3rd November 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | November 3, 2023

Ill Health Pushing More Nigerians Into Poverty – WHO. Nigeria Has Met 70% COVID-19 Vaccination Target – Official. Lassa fever spreading across West Africa, higher mortality in pregnant women, children —Experts. Insurgency Recovery: Borno, Adamawa, Yobe revive primary healthcare centres. Ogun commissioner urges parents to embrace child immunization. ‘Falsified drugs pose danger to public health, […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 27th October 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | October 27, 2023

How routine HPV Vaccines will save Nigerian Women from Cervical Cancer.  NCDC DG seeks increased funding for health security. Exchange rate taking cost of drugs beyond reach of Nigerians — NMA. FG, UNICEF Flag Off Cervical Cancer Vaccination In Bauchi. Disregard ignorant, uneducated social media information on HPV vaccine, Minister tells Nigerians. Only 1,300 doctors […]

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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, 6th October 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | October 6, 2023

WHO recommends R21/Matrix-M vaccine for use against malaria. FG launches cardiac emergency response box. Initiating breastfeeding immediately after birth may save 820, 000 children. World Bank, others advocate increased investments to curb malnutrition in Nigeria. FG to invest in PPP for quality healthcare. Lassa Fever Kills 181 Persons, Infects 1,068 In 28 States. Maternal mortality […]

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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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