Federal Ministry of Health supports Borno state response to outbreak of Cholera
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On the 16th of August 2017, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) was notified of a possible outbreak of Cholera in…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 01 September 2017
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FG establishes 6 sickle cell references centres. Resident doctors issue strike notice effective Sept. 4. 75% water, sanitation facilities destroyed in northeast. Alarming shortage…
Can the NHIS be a vehicle to achieve UHC in Nigeria?
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Over the last few months, the NHIS leadership, function, and processes have come under a lot of scrutiny, creating a great deal…
Nigeria Health Jobs Published on 30th August, 2017
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Community Mobilization Assistant, Action Against Hunger, Yobe, deadline 31st August, 2017. Details here WASH Deputy Project Manager, Action Against Hunger, Yobe, deadline 7th…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 25th August 2017
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FG mandates free treatment for women with fistula. Nigeria spends N4 billion on health interventions in North-east, Minister says. Why NHIS is not working…
The Genotype Test Bill: An attempt to curb Sickle Cell Disease in Nigeria?
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Sickle Cell Disease is one of the most prevalent public health issues in Nigeria, which is known to have the greatest number…
Nigeria Health Jobs Published on 23rd August, 2017
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Stabilization Nurse, Ngala-Maiduguri, FHI 360. Details here Assistant Technical Officer-WASH, Dikwa-Maiduguri, FHI 360. Details here Midwife, Dikwa LGA Maiduguri, FHI 360. Details here State…
Top Ten News on Items on Health, 18 August 2017
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Health Ministry launches Doctor’s “stamp” to catch quack physicians. Malnutrition – 10 Million Nigerian Children Risk Mental Deformity in Adulthood. FG called on to…
Giving Birth in Nigeria: The staggering odds facing pregnant women
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Every single day, Nigeria loses about 145 women of childbearing age, making her the second largest contributor to the maternal mortality rate…
Nigeria Health Jobs Published on 16th August, 2017
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Volunteer, Malaria Analytics & Surveillance, Clinton Health Access Initiative, Abuja, deadline not specified. Details here Chief of Party, FHI 360, Abuja, deadline…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 11 August 2017
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Nigeria Records Poor Outing as Only 23% of Children Get Immunised. Revamp PHCs in your states, Health Minister urges governors. FG plans relocation of…
“I was increasingly disillusioned” - One Nigerian doctor’s reflections on emigration.
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Editor’s Note: This week’s Thought Leadership on Health Piece comes from Nigeria Health Watch Curator, Dr. Ike Anya. Last week’s article about the…
Nigeria Health Jobs Published on 9th August, 2017
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Project Management Specialist (Commodities and Logistics), USAID, Abuja, deadline 15th August, 2017. Details here Assistant Technical Officer-Protection(Females Only), FHI 360, Dikwa – Borno…
Top Ten News on Health, 04 August 2017
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FG set to achieve 50% exclusive breastfeeding by 2018. Counterfeit drugs: Nigeria sets up coordinated centres for drugs distributors. NCDC advises on prevention of…