Top Ten News Items on Health, 14th October 2023
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FG Launches Operational Guidelines For Health Insurance. FG directs hospitals to save gunshot, accident victims before requesting police reports. Experts Seek Implementation…
Going Beyond Words to Make Bold Investments in Girls’ Right
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Sunday Oko and Onyedikachi Ewe (Lead Writers) Editor’s note: Another International Day of the Girl, another reminder that we are still a…
To Achieve Sustainable Growth in Africa, We Must Focus on Women
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By Malado Kaba and Cheikh Oumar Seydi (Guest Writers) Momentum is still strong following the Women Deliver Conference, which drew more than…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 6th October 2023
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WHO recommends R21/Matrix-M vaccine for use against malaria. FG launches cardiac emergency response box. Initiating breastfeeding immediately after birth may save 820,…
Understanding the Diphtheria Outbreak in Nigeria: Causes and Solutions
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By Ibukun Oguntola and Abara Erim (lead Writers)
Top Ten News Items on Health, 29th September 2023
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Health for all illusion without functional primary healthcare — EXPERTS. UNGA 78: Nigeria, Others Approve Declaration On Ending TB By 2030. Vaccinate…
Bridging the Healthcare Gap for Persons Living with Disabilities
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By Sonia Biose and Sunday Oko (lead Writers) Editor’s note: Developing a disability-inclusive healthcare system in Nigeria is critical to achieving Universal…
#ThePowerOfOptions: Improving Maternal Health through Increased Access to Contraception
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Onyedikachi Ewe (Lead Writer) Contraceptive choices are crucial in empowering women and couples to take control of their reproductive health. In addition…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 22nd September 2023
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Maternal health: A transformative approach for safer child birth. Anambra targets 2.6m children for polio vaccination. Cervical Cancer: Adamawa State Commences Vaccination….
Reducing Maternal Mortality in Nigeria: The SHI Response
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Chinonso Kenneth (Lead Writer) In 2016, Dr. Oluwakemisola Agoyi and Dr. Roland Ojo witnessed the benefits and drawbacks of traditional and community-based…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 15th September 2023
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Nigeria Records 55% Drop In Malaria Deaths — WHO. FG committed to achieving 27% contraceptive prevalence rate by 2024 – Official. FG…