Top Ten News Items on Health, 26 July 2024
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Nigeria lagging in ending preventable deaths, TB, and malaria by 2030 — WHO. Cholera vaccines to arrive in Nigeria soon – Gavi….
‘Putting People First’ is at the Heart of 2024’s International AIDS Conference
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Alexander Chiejina and Chibuike Alagboso (Lead Writers) The 25th International AIDS Conference kicked off in Munich, Germany, on Monday, July 22, 2024,…
Borno State Contributory Health Insurance Buffers Vulnerable Populations’ Health Needs
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Baba Sarki Ismail (Lead Writer) In camps erected across Maiduguri, Borno State’s capital, countless families struggle to survive amid the humanitarian crisis….
Global Health Partnerships: Japan and Nigeria Working Together for Better Healthcare
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Abara Erim and Ohanu Dabri Olohije (Lead Writer) “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far,…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 19 July 2024
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Healthcare Reform: Nigerian govt holds first national performance dialogue for health sector. Immunisation: 2.7 million children unprotected globally- Report. NCDC Launches Advanced…
Shifting Power: Three ways Local Government Financial Autonomy can impact Primary Healthcare in Nigeria
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Last week, Nigeria’s Supreme Court delivered a judgement granting financial autonomy to Local Government Areas (LGAs) in a suit filed by the…
Nigeria Health Watch to Host Health Policy Dialogue on Maternal Health Innovations
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Recognising that maternal health is a crucial aspect of public health, reflecting the well-being of a nation’s future generations, Nigeria Health Watch…
Transforming Healthcare Access in Kano State: BHCPF’s Sustained Funding and Accountability
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Historically, access to healthcare in Nigeria has been a significant challenge, with out-of-pocket (OOP) expenditure accounting for approximately 70% of healthcare financing — among…
Catching Up on Zero-Dose and Under-Vaccinated Children in Africa: Insights From UNICEF
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Zubaida Baba Ibrahim [Lead Writer] Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, immunisation efforts in Africa have experienced a significant…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 12 July 2024
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UNICEF, editors’ guild vow to tackle malnutrition, polio. Nigerian scientists develop easy-to-use cholera test to prevent outbreaks. Population Day: Physician calls for…
Economic Strains and Contraceptive Barriers are Putting Reproductive Rights at Risk in Nigeria
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Almost everyone of reproductive age (about 4.3 billion people) will not have access to at least one essential reproductive health intervention over…