Top Ten News Items on Health, 16th February 2024
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Tinubu re-appoints NAFDAC DG, names new NCDC head. Stakeholders brainstorm on gaps in healthcare, private-public sector integration. NHIA Reiterates Collaboration With States…
Integrating Traditional Birth Attendants for Improved Maternal Healthcare in Sierra Leone
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Sabrina Charles and Billy Mawindo (Guest writers) Editor’s note: For long, Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) have played and continue to play a…
A release by the Nigerian Cardiac Society on the recently reported incidents of sudden deaths associated with football matches.
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The Nigerian Cardiac Society notes with utmost concern the several reported cases of sudden deaths among Nigerians both at home and abroad…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 9th February 2024
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HEALTH Nigeria govt turns 270 PHCs into focal centres to boost healthcare delivery. FG To Enrol Cancer Patients In Health Insurance Coverage….
Private Sector Integration in Maternal Health Care Delivery- Moving from Talk to Action
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By Onyedikachi Ewe The private sector has played a significant role in delivering maternal and newborn health services, particularly in low and…
Investing in Economic Power by Women, With Women and For Women
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Chinonso Kenneth (Lead writer) Providing low-interest loans, especially for marginalised women and women in rural communities can go a long way in…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 2nd February 2024
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HPV vaccine: 21 states begin Phase 2 immunization May. Sultan of Sokoto, Zamfara Gov move to end poliovirus in northern Nigeria. Minister…
Act Together: Tackling Inequalities to Eliminate NTDs
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Alexander Chiejina (Lead writer) Poverty is among the primary drivers of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). According to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, 100…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 26th January 2024
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Malaria vaccine rollout begins in Cameroon, Nigeria eyes next phase, EU To Invest €18m In Vaccine Research In Nigeria, Blinken praises Nigeria…
Nigeria Health Watch Partners Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award to Unveil Prevent Epidemics Journalism Award
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Nigeria Health Watch, a not-for-profit health communication and advocacy organisation is partnering with the Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award (NHEA), renowned for its…
Out of Sight, Out of Mind: A Community’s Struggle to Access Clean Water
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By Ohanu Dabri Olohije (Lead Writer) In ensuring access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene for ALL, we cannot overlook the needs…