The New Malaria Vaccine: A New Dimension in the Fight against Malaria
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After decades of trials, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has recommended a new malaria vaccine for children, adding a new development in…
Rural Health Mission Nigeria: Providing Lifesaving Care to Mothers and Babies in Plateau State
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It was a cold, serene morning in Garkuwa community of Wase Local Government Area (LGA), Plateau State and in a consulting room…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 15th October 2021
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NMA, health workers differ as FG plans ban on unvaccinated workers. FG may expand access to Covid-19 vaccination ahead of December deadline….
Maternal Mental Health: A Reflection on World Mental Health Day 2021
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Ifeyinwa Yusuf and Kenni Ndili (Lead Writers) A woman’s body undergoes many changes through pregnancy, birth and postpartum that affect her in…
Powering My Health My Way: CHI Limited Set To Celebrate Third Annual Chivita World Juice Day
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In recent times, health & well-being have emerged as a key focus for consumers, and more importantly in the COVID-19 era, emphasis…
An eyesore that is Dagodnagbe Primary Healthcare Centre
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It is immunization day at Dagodnagbe PHC in Jadna Ward, a rural agrarian community in Paikoro Local Government Area of Niger State….
Celebrating Womanhood: A #GivingBirthInNigeria Storytelling Event
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Ibukun Oguntola & Thelma Chioma Abeku (Lead Writers) On a relaxing Friday evening at the beautiful Thought Pyramid Art Gallery in Abuja,…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 8th October 2021
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WHO approves first malaria vaccine for children. COVID-19: UK exempts fully vaccinated Nigerian travellers from pre-departure test, self-isolation. Nigeria Health Watch seeks…
Latest Health Jobs In Nigeria Published On 7th October 2021
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Migration Health Nurse, International Organization for Migration – IOM, Abuja, deadline 11th October 11th October 2021. Apply Head, Diseases Surveillance & Intelligence,…
Sin Tax: A Viable Means to Health Financing in Nigeria
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Achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is largely dependent on how a country finances its health system. Since the Abuja Declaration in 2001,…
Restoring the Menstrual Dignity of Female Inmates in Chichiri Prison, Malawi
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By Josephine Chinele A sanitary towel is a basic need for every girl and woman and must be available to them when…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 1st October 2021
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FG launches local vaccine policy. Nigeria misses out as 15 African nations hit 10% COVID-19 vaccination target. Vaccinated people can be infected…
World Heart Day 2021: Revisiting the high burden of NCDs and exploring solutions using technology
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The COVID-19 pandemic has been a real and present global health security threat for almost two years now. Simultaneously, African countries like…
The NYSC and NCDC Collaboration: A Partnership Inspired by the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Beyond being mandatory for the advancement of career prospects after graduation from university, completing the national youth service is a thing of…