The Legislature’s Power in Boosting Nutrition and Food Security in Nigeria
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Tzar Oluigbo [Lead Writer] In May 2024, the House of Representatives Committee on Nutrition and Food Security organised a retreat with relevant…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 31 May 2024
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FG Moves to Improve Procurement Practices in Health Sector. NCDC Unveils Genomics Consortium Amidst Discovery Of Heavy Metal Poisoning In Sokoto Deaths….
Menstrual Hygiene Day 2024: Reducing Menstruation Stigma in Nigeria
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Precious Ajayi and Tzar Oluigbo [Lead Writers] This year’s 10th Menstrual Hygiene Day, with the theme #PeriodFriendlyWorld, calls on everyone to reflect…
Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award: Online Voting Commences for Nominees of the Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award 2024
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The Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award (NHEA) Local Organising Committee is thrilled to announce that online voting has officially commenced for the NHEA…
Africa CDC and CEPI deepen partnership to fortify African preparedness against disease outbreaks
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May 28, 2024; Geneva, Switzerland: The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations…
State of the World Population Report 2024: Breaking Down Barriers to Inclusive Sexual & Reproductive Health Services
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Safiya Shuaibu Isa [Lead Writer] The 1994 International Conference of Population and Development in Cairo, Egypt prioritised Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights…
Two Years After: Opportunities for Improving the Implementation of the NHIA Act
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Toluwani Oluwatola (Guest Writer) Nigeria’s quest for Universal Health Coverage (UHC) took a significant step forward on the 19th May, 2022, when…
Gbangba Tsofogi Facility Continues to be Neglected by Authorities
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Primary Health Centres are fundamental components of the healthcare system, and their capabilities should be enhanced to address the basic essential health…
Strengthening PHCs Through “Make Our Hospitals Work” Campaign
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Tzar Oluigbo (Lead Writer) In the 1950s, the second-ever hospital was built in Igala land. Located in Ogugu community, Government Cottage Hospital…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 10 May 2024
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FG Working Towards Zero-malaria Target – Minister. Bauchi loses children to severe acute malnutrition. Adamawa Govt confirms 42 deaths in fresh measles…
Hand Hygiene Day 2024: Water Shortages in Nigerian Communities Could Undermine WASH Efforts
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Hadiza Mohammed and Onyinye Oranezi (Lead Writers) It is generally accepted that water is life, yet basic access to water resources, especially…
Meet the 2024 Solutions Journalism Africa Mentors
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Since the commencement of the Solutions Journalism Africa Initiative (SJAI) in Nigeria in late 2021, newsrooms and journalists have understood the importance…