Top Ten News Items on Health, 31st July 2020
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Over 20 million Nigerians infected with hepatitis- Minister. FG Plans $3bn Budget for Immunisation. Giving hope to pregnant COVID-19 patients: LUTH in…
The COVID-19 Fact Check Project
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Countering COVID-19 misinformation and fake news, including around vaccines in Nigeria Duration: June – September 2020 The project is funded by Meedan,…
Latest Health Jobs In Nigeria Published On 29th July 2020
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Health Specialist (Health Systems Strengthening / Partnerships / Implementation Science and Emergency Response), UNICEF, Abuja, deadline 6th August 2020. Apply Child Protection…
NOA and MLSCN: Supporting Nigeria’s COVID-19 Response via communication and test kit validation
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By Dara Ajala-Damisa & Chibuike Alagboso (Lead Writers) The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way people work in Nigeria and the response…
What do we know about pregnant women and COVID-19?
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It is not currently known if pregnant women are more susceptible to COVID-19 than the general public, nor whether they are more…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 24th July 2020
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COVID-19: Virus presents malaria symptoms but it’s not, NCDC warns. COVID-19: States to receive N100 million each – Buhari govt. Nigeria receives…
Psychosocial Support a Priority for COVID-19 Survivors in Nigeria: OpEd
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By Dr. Obehioye Aimiosior (Guest Writer) Amaka’s husband died from COVID-19. It was a rainy Tuesday afternoon and she was still dealing…
Latest Health Jobs In Nigeria Published On 23rd July 2020
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Assistant Local Government Tuberculosis and Leprosy Supervisor (ASST. LGTBLS), Lagos State Government, Lagos, deadline 31st July 2020. Apply Registrar / Chief Executive…
Does wearing gloves protect against or stop the spread of COVID-19?
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Does wearing gloves protect against or stop the spread of COVID-19? No. Gloves can only prevent infection if you don’t touch your…
NAFDAC, CSOs launch Public Service Announcements to support trans fat elimination in Nigeria
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ABUJA – The National Agency for Food & Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), along with members of the #TransfatFreeNigeria campaign, have launched a series of Public…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 17th July 2020
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COVID-19: ECOWAS, WAHO donate $8m medical equipment to PTF. COVID-19 has worsened maternal mortality rate in Nigeria– NPC Chairman. USAID launches $19.2m…
"He was generous to a fault" - Nigeria's TB Community remembers the late Prof. Lovett Lawson
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Editor’s Note: On Monday, July 13, 2020, Nigeria’s health community was saddened by the news of the passing of Professor Lovett Lawson,…
Latest Health Jobs In Nigeria Published On 16th July 2020
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Project Director – REACH, Save the Children, Abuja, deadline 24th July 2020. Apply Nutrition Assistant, Save the Children, Yobe, deadline 24th July…
Do digital thermometers kill neurons or damage the brain when a person's temperature is getting checked?
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Digital thermometers do not damage your brain in any way. Digital thermometers are universally used with children and adults and can come…