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Top Ten News Items on Health, 14th October 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | October 14, 2023

FG Launches Operational Guidelines For Health Insurance. FG directs hospitals to save gunshot, accident victims before requesting police reports. Experts Seek Implementation Of Self-Care Guidelines For Sexual, Maternal Health. States face pressure to close 198m health coverage gap. Cautious optimism as WHO recommends second-ever malaria vaccine. NAFDAC partners NHIA on access to affordable medicines. Severe […]

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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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Top Ten News Items on Health, 22nd September 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | September 22, 2023

Maternal health: A transformative approach for safer child birth. Anambra targets 2.6m children for polio vaccination. Cervical Cancer: Adamawa State Commences Vaccination. FG develops first national policy on patient safety. NCDC confirms 2,860 cholera cases, 84 deaths in eight months. Declare State Of Emergency On Indigenous Medicine Now, Stakeholders Urge Tinubu. 4-point agenda in the […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 15th September 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | September 15, 2023

Nigeria Records 55% Drop In Malaria Deaths — WHO. FG committed to achieving 27% contraceptive prevalence rate by 2024 – Official. FG Sets Up Task Force To Combat Diphtheria. UHC: FG Pledges Functional Primary Health Care At Sub-National, Community Levels. Manufacturers group say rising inflation adversely affecting drug prices. Gates Foundation lists measures to prevent […]

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