Top Ten News Items on Health, 7th January 2021
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FG introduces N10 per litre excise duty on carbonated drinks to curb non-communicable diseases. Omicron Virus: Presidency introduces compulsory Covid-19 tests for…
Latest Health Jobs In Nigeria Published On 6th January 2022
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Associate National Project Officer, UNESCO, Abuja, deadline 14th January 2022. Apply Senior Health Finance Advisor -Integrated Health Program, Palladium, Abuja. Apply Wash…
The African Medical Centre of Excellence: If You Build It They Will Come
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By Oluwafolakemi Ajala (Lead Writer) On the morning of December 7th, 2021, as we walked into the tent set up for the…
COVID-19 Vaccine was the Top Health News Item in 2021
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From the moment the novel coronavirus was identified in January 2020 and subsequently declared a pandemic in March, the race has been…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 31st December 2021
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Global Fund Signs a Record-breaking $8.54 Billion in Grants to Fight HIV, TB and Malaria. NAFDAC approves AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine for use…
2021 in Review - COVID-19 Still in View and Refocusing on Pressing Health Issues
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From new and emerging health challenges occasioned by everchanging socioeconomic conditions, to dynamic shifts in healthcare delivery, 2021 has been a year…
Walking in the Right Direction: Plugging Healthcare Delivery Gaps in Ekiti State
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When Dr Uzoamaka Onyeama completed her medical training and was posted to Ekiti State for National Youth Service, she said that she…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 24th December 2021
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Nigeria confirms highest-ever daily COVID-19 cases. Nigeria to commence health insurance for senior citizens, retirees – Official. 1m Nigerians, under 24, died…
Latest Health Jobs In Nigeria Published On 23rd December 2021
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Public Health Specialist (HMIS) – All Interested Candidates (Senior Program Specialist – Health Management Information System), US Embassy, Abuja, deadline 30th December…
Community Health Watch: Listening to the Voices of Community Members in Niger State to Improve Access to Primary Healthcare
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In August 2021, Nigeria Health Watch initiated a community engagement project with the aim of monitoring and reporting on the state of…
Celebrate Responsibly Campaign: NCDC Intensifies COVID19 Awareness Ahead of the Yuletide Season
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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) is launching its yuletide season campaign themed #CelebrateResponsibly as part of the #TakeResponsibility campaign which…
ANRiN: Offering Cost-effective Nutritional Services to Pregnant and Lactating Women in Kaduna State
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In Maraban Jos, a densely populated community in Igabi Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State, Kadijah Maiwada, a Community Health Worker…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 17th December 2021
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FG warns Nigerians as COVID-19 cases rise by 630% in 10 days. Poor knowledge and practice around oxytocin could put women in…
Is the Basic Health Care Provision Fund the Silver Bullet to Achieve Universal Health Care in Nigeria: Lessons from Dukpa PHC
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Sustained Health financing is an integral part of achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and this year, as the world commemorated UHC day…