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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, 25th August 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | August 25, 2023

‘Nigeria Records 15% Improvement In Health Security Capacities In 5 Years’. Diphtheria: Death toll hits 100 in Kano, 26 in Bauchi. Healthcare: WHO, NPHCDA To Intervene In Katsina. Anthrax: FG inaugurates primary animal health centre to tackle infectious diseases in Oyo. Measles outbreak in Benue IDPs camp escalates. FHIS commends Tinubu’s plan to proritise health […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 18th August 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | August 18, 2023

Nigeria Health Watch says new accountability mechanisms crucial for quality PHC delivery. Niger Govt bridges maternal health gap with telemedicine. Over 2,000 TB cases detected in first half of 2023 in Plateau – NTBLCP. Nigerians groan as cost of drugs, medicare soars. NPHCDA seeks traditional leaders’ support to stop polio variant transmission by December. Oyo […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 11th August 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | August 11, 2023

Nigeria prepared to prevent, contain next pandemic, NCDC boss. Only 25% Of Nigeria’s Primary Healthcare Centres Functioning – Investigation. Lassa fever fatality rate dropped drastically, says NCDC boss. WHO organises global summit to explore opportunities in traditional medicine. Diphtheria: Kano, Yobe top 27 affected states as death toll hits 137 –NCDC . Key Decisions As FG, […]

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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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