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…
A Silent Threat: Impact of Climate Change on Life Expectancy Rate in Nigeria
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‘The climate crisis is a health crisis, but for too long, health has been a footnote in climate discussions,” Director-General, World Health…
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…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 3 May 2024
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Polio: Getting Certified Is Not The End Of The Job – UNICEF. Nigeria still has the highest burden of children born with…
Leading the Charge: Nigeria's Milestone in Meningitis Vaccination.
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Tzar Oluigbo and Sunday Oko (Lead Writers) Vaccines are by far one of the greatest inventions known to mankind, making it possible…
World Malaria Day 2024: What Hope Does the Malaria Vaccination Hold for Nigeria?
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Oladimeji Solomon Yemi and Patience Adejo (Lead Writers)
Top Ten News Items on Health, 26 April 2024
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Kano Assembly passes bill to establish Centre for Disease Control. NCDC investigates as mysterious illness breaks out in Kaduna, Sokoto, Zamfara. Vaccination…