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Top Ten News Items on Health, 8th September 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | September 8, 2023

FG Set To Increase Funding, Arrest Brain Drain In Health Sector – Prof Pate. Stakeholders urge govt to subsidize hepatitis treatment. Inadequate access to care threatening Universal Health Coverage In Nigeria. CSR: Lagos govt urges firms to prioritise health centres. Pharmacists worry over  high out-of-pocket spending on healthcare. Breast cancer accounts for 23% of new […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 1 September 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | September 1, 2023

Appraise, strengthen ailing healthcare system, AMSN tasks Pate. Nigeria to introduce HPV vaccines to protect girls against cervical cancer. UNICEF Reiterates Commitment to Support Primary Healthcare Provision for Nigerian Children, Women. Pathfinder International Partners FG, Trains Journalists to Advocate Self-Care. Military, stakeholders begin awareness campaign on mental health among personnel. Dearth of long-lasting contraceptive in […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 4th August 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | August 4, 2023

Stakeholders advocate friendlier corporate workplace breastfeeding policies. 19 Million Nigerians Living With Hepatitis – FG. Diphtheria: Despite govt’s efforts, many Nigerian children unvaccinated- NPHCDA. Full implementation of National Health Act promises better healthcare for Nigerians – CSJ. U.S restates commitment to fight against malaria, celebrates achievements in Nigeria. NACA: Nigeria Leading In HIV/AIDS Response In […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 28th July 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | July 28, 2023

FG mulls increasing health budget allocation to 10% –. Resident doctors declare another total indefinite strike. Battling the diphtheria outbreak. Anthrax: FCTA begins mass vaccination of cattle to curb spread. US commits to back Nigeria’s gender equality initiatives. Nigeria’s Tax on Sugary Drinks Will Reduce Healthcare Spending, Boost Revenue, Says Varsity Don. First Lady, UN […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 21st July 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | July 21, 2023

Anthrax in Nigeria: All you need to know about the disease. Unmask, contain strange disease outbreak in Kaduna community, experts tell FG, NCDC. There Is A Contaminated Cough Syrup In Market, WHO Warns. All Nigerians must now have health insurance under NHIA — SAMBO. UNICEF expresses concern over rejection of immunisation in Jigawa, Kano, Katsina. […]

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