Top Ten News Items on Health, 13th January 2022
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Scientist calls for interdisciplinary research to fight upsurge of COVID-19. Lagos doctors demand anti-quackery law. COVID-19: FG intensifies surveillance at international airports….
Addressing Barriers to Food Security in Nigeria
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Nigeria, like the rest of the world, is experiencing a food crisis, exacerbated by climate change, rising inflation and conflict such as…
Towards Cancer Elimination in Africa: Is Rwanda the Example to Follow?
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By Lydia Atieno (Lead Writer) Thirty-five-year-old Christelle Uwamahoro had always been aware of the significance of cervical cancer screenings. Community health workers…
Fast-Tracking Nigeria’s Demographic Transition: A Critical Addition to the Legislative Agenda of the 9th Assembly
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A demographic dividend does not happen by accident, it requires a country to take deliberate and sustained action, which includes making the…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 6th January 2022
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Buhari signs mental health bill into law. How NHIA Act will set pace for robust health insurance in Nigeria. New COVID-19 variants…
From ‘Stalled’ to ‘Transiting’: Activating Nigeria’s Demographic Dividend
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Every year, at the National Council on Health (NCH), health leaders across Nigeria congregate to deliberate and approve policies aimed at improving…
Looking Ahead In 2023 - Rekindling Hope in Nigeria's Health Sector
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The start of a new year comes with fresh expectations, hopes, and dreams. In 2015, Nigeria Health Watch hosted its inaugural Future…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 30th December 2022
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FG introduces N10 per litre excise duty on carbonated drinks to curb non-communicable diseases. How to improve health outcomes in Nigeria, by…
Reflecting on Nigeria’s Health Sector in 2022: Hope For 2023?
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The resilience of the health sector was tested when the COVID-19 pandemic impacted global economies and health sectors simultaneously in 2020. Routine…
Jela's Development Initiatives: Promoting Inclusiveness in Mental Health Interventions
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The World Health Organization (WHO) clearly states that complete emotional and mental well-being are critical components of good health care. Efforts to…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 24th December 2022
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Implementation of SSB tax policy non-negotiable — NASS. COVID-19: US govt hails Nigeria, as 12 states achieve over 70% herd immunity. NAFDAC…
Family Planning Offers a Pathway to Universal Health Coverage But Will Nigeria Take It?
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The recent International Conference on Family Planning (ICFP) saw Thailand host up to 3,500 reproductive health and family planning experts and advocates…
Made in Cameroon: The Locally Fabricated Incubator Designed to Give Pre-Term Babies a Fighting Chance
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By Leocadia Bongben (Lead Writer) Two years ago, Stella Kimbi lost her first baby. “At 28 weeks of my pregnancy, I started…