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As Efforts Intensify to Contain Bundibugyo Ebola, Women Remain Most Vulnerable to Its Economic Impact

Jul 06, 2026
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An Epidemic of Parastatals in Nigeria’s Health Sector

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From Innovation to Integration: What It Will Take to Make Every Pregnancy Safer in Nigeria

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Community Feedback Prompts PHC Upgrade in Gauraka, Niger State

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Why Zambia is Rethinking Tuberculosis Testing, and Why Validation Must Come First

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 14th July 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | July 14, 2023

70% of diphtheria cases in Nigeria affect children between 2 and 14 — NCDC. WHO, Borno target 494,498 individuals on vaccination against yellow fever. Nigeria’s exclusion from malaria vaccine rollout will derail 2030 eradication goal – NMA. Deadly virus sweeps through Europe, Africa, Middle East. Food shortage: Tinubu declares state of emergency, plans 500,000 hectares […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 7th July 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | July 7, 2023

Boosting maternal health through private sector integration. Reps urge Ministry of Health, NCDC to arrest diphtheria outbreak. Nigeria exempted as 12 African countries set to receive ‘lifesaving’ malaria vaccine. Nigeria government set to prioritize health as fundamental human right. Health experts canvass 70 per cent budgetary allocation for PHC. Over 189,000 Children Lack Access to […]

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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, 16th June 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | June 16, 2023

Blood shortage bites harder with only 25% of transfusion demand met yearly. Long road to free maternal, child healthcare legislation in Kano. Nigeria issues alert over fresh disease outbreak, warns against eating ‘pomo’. NCDC working to strengthen cholera prevention mechanisms – D-G. Bauchi, 15 other states to vaccinate girls against cervical cancer. Nigeria Health Watch […]

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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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