Dr Muhammad Pate: The New Minister for Health Returning to Serve
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Few Ministerial appointments have sparked as much excitement in their respective sectors as Dr Muhammad Pate has in the health sector. Both…
CHIPS: Connecting Communities to Primary Health Care Facilities in Nasarawa State
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Twice a month, Mary Jacob, a Community Engagement Focal Person (CEFP), conducts supportive supervision of 35-year-old Afinnaki Ibrahim, a Community Health Influencer,…
Nigeria Health Watch Announces Primary Health Care Policy Dialogue
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In 2020, Nigeria accounted for over a quarter (28.5%) of global maternal deaths, totalling about 82,000. These avoidable deaths are especially concentrated…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 11th August 2023
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Nigeria prepared to prevent, contain next pandemic, NCDC boss. Only 25% Of Nigeria’s Primary Healthcare Centres Functioning – Investigation. Lassa fever fatality…
Dr Vwaere Diaso’s Death: When Will We Run Out of Tears?
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The tragic death of Dr Vwaere Diaso in a defective elevator at General Hospital, Odan, Lagos Island, has struck a raw nerve…
Enhancing Immunisation through the Northern Nigeria States Routine Immunisation Strengthening Project
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Few global health and development interventions have yielded as profound an impact as vaccines. For over two centuries, these remarkable interventions have…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 4th August 2023
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Stakeholders advocate friendlier corporate workplace breastfeeding policies. 19 Million Nigerians Living With Hepatitis – FG. Diphtheria: Despite govt’s efforts, many Nigerian children…
Stakeholders advocate friendlier corporate workplace breastfeeding policies
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Lagos, Nigeria – August 3, 2023 – As part of activities to celebrate the 2023 World Breastfeeding Week, FHI 360/Alive & Thrive,…
#WorldBreastfeedingWeek: Making Breastfeeding Work for Nigerian Mothers
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By Onyedikachi Ewe and Bernard Otu Assim-ita (Lead Writers) Breastfeeding is an important part of a baby’s growth, especially during the first…
Boosting the Gains of Accelerating Nutrition Results: Takeaways from the Third Annual ANRiN Conference
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By Beti Baiye and Dabri Olohije (Lead Writers) Nigeria boasts abundant food production capacity, capable of sustaining the entire population. However, despite…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 28th July 2023
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FG mulls increasing health budget allocation to 10% –. Resident doctors declare another total indefinite strike. Battling the diphtheria outbreak. Anthrax: FCTA…