Top Ten News Items on Health, 28 June 2024
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FG Declares Health Emergency Over Cholera Outbreak. Why Nigeria is yet to commence vaccine production – Minister. Out of pocket high cost…
Vaccines are a Modern Day Miracle: Gavi's Role in Sustaining Life-Saving Access
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Vivianne Ihekweazu and Alexander Chiejina (Lead Writers) “Thanks to the power of immunisation, the number of childhood deaths from vaccine preventable diseases…
Kano's Drug Revolving Fund - A Story of Shared Responsibility and Success
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Oluoma Omeje [Lead Writer] The shortage of essential drugs is a global issue that particularly affects low- and middle-income countries with strained…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 21 June 2024
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Cholera outbreak: NCDC may declare emergency – DG. Air pollution, second leading risk factor for premature death – Report. Cervical Cancer: 7m…
Celebrating a Decade of Excellence: NHEA at 10
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By NHEA Media & Communication In the bustling heart of Lagos, within the hallowed halls of the Eko Hotel, a conversation in…
Tackling Nutrition Challenges Through Collaborative Initiatives
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Samuel Gada and Safiya Shuaib Isa [Lead Writers] Despite its position as one of the largest economies in Africa, Nigeria continues to…
Not All Heroes Wear Capes: Celebrating Voluntary Blood Donors for Blood Donor Day 2024
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Adanna Opara (Lead Writer) Every pint of blood donated comes with a story of kindness from family, friends and in some cases…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 14 June 2024
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NCDC reports 30 deaths,1,141 cholera cases, warns imminent nationwide outbreaks. Obstetrics Expert Seeks Social Insurance Scheme to Combat Maternal Mortality. UNICEF calls…
Advancing Gender Equality in the Health Workforce: Insights from the Gulf of Guinea
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Tzar Oluigbo [Lead Writer] Following the devastating Ebola outbreak in 2014, it became clear that the health systems in countries in West…
How Green Republic Farms is Protecting Food Production against Climate Change
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Tzar Oluigbo [Lead Writer] For dedicated farmers like Baliqees Salaudeen-Ibrahim, the effect of climate change has been disheartening. Her once-dependable weather patterns…
World Environment Day 2024: What do Tree Planting, Farmer-herder Conflict and Malnutrition have in Common?
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“We cannot turn back time, but we can grow forests, revive water sources, and bring back soils. We are the generation that…