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Top Ten News Items on Health, 30th June 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | June 30, 2023

Stakeholders-call-for-public-private-sector-integration-to-reduce-maternal-mortality. Nigeria: One million Anambra children to receive vitamin A supplements from Unicef. Nigeria: AfDB, EIB, IDB, WHO launch new investment platform to strengthen primary healthcare. Health experts advocate end to mother to child transmission of diseases. Building climate resilience for better nutrition outcomes. NAFDAC warns Nigerians about contaminated sprite in circulation. Why HIV is […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 23rd June 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | June 23, 2023

Global Call to Action Towards Improving Maternal and Newborn Survival. Only six per cent of Nigerians have health insurance, say care providers. FG to introduce new anti-cancer vaccine – NPHCDA. Nigerian govt spends N6,900 per person on health annually – Bill Gates. Tinubu to prioritise universal health coverage — Official. Climate change exacerbates malnutrition, food […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 2nd June 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | June 2, 2023

More ways to save more lives for less money, by WHO. NHIA: cancer care is covered in health insurance. Boosting Nation’s Economy through Girl-child Education, Antenatal, Exclusive Breastfeeding. Strengthening health security in Nigeria through public legislation. Why Nigeria must prioritise birth registration – UNICEF. Incorporating mental health support into maternal healthcare. NHIA pledges to ensure […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 12th May 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | May 12, 2023

WHO declares end to mpox as global health emergency. Covid-19 threats remain within countries — NCDC. Hospital-acquired infection: UCH, WHO stress importance of hand washing. Senate panel Chair urges incoming administration to allocate 10 percent of National budget to health sector. Nigeria is world’s second nation with high maternal, child deaths – Report. There cannot […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 5th May 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | May 5, 2023

WHO reports decline in weekly COVID-19 deaths. Why demand for primary health care services is low in Nigeria -Official. Asthma: WHO, GINA, NTS seek increased budget to tackle disease. Expanding National Health Insurance to Rural Communities. Leveraging religious, traditional institutions to escalate immunisation coverage. Lassa fever: NCDC tasks states on improved awareness. Polio: No child […]

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