First Volunteer Receives Lassa Fever Vaccine in Cutting-edge Oxford Trial
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The first volunteer has received a dose in a first-in-human trial of a Lassa vaccine, marking a major milestone in the fight…
Lancet Countdown Africa Publishes Landmark Report on Climate Change and Health in Africa
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PRETORIA – Climate change is driving economic losses in developing nations. It’s slowing progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals and worsening threats such…
Encouraging results from a first-in-human Phase 1 clinical trial of IAVI’s Lassa vaccine candidate published in New England Journal of Medicine
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One dose elicits robust and long-lasting immune responses in healthy adults in the U.S. and Liberia Key takeaways: NEW YORK, NY –…
Global Health Leaders Unite in Bogotá to Confront Rights and Funding Challenges
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The world’s largest sexual and reproductive health conference, ICFP 2025, will spotlightevidence-based solutions advancing access, equity, and autonomy worldwide. Amid the biggest…
Nigeria Health Watch, Premium Times and Punch to Host Webinar on Investing in Health in a Limited Fiscal Space
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As Nigeria strives to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and strengthen its health system, the need for sustainable, domestically driven health financing…
Nigeria Health Watch to host the First Solutions Journalism Africa Summit
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For decades, media coverage of Africa has been dominated by a narrow and often negative lens, focusing largely on poverty, hunger, corruption,…
DRASA Health Trust Marks 10 Years of Impact With Bold Vision for the Future
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Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh (DRASA) Health Trust is celebrating its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of developing Health Champions, supporting Nigeria’s health…
West Africa Unite in Abidjan to Fast-Track Lassa Fever Vaccine and Strengthen Epidemic Preparedness
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The 2nd ECOWAS Lassa Fever International Conference (#ELFIC 2025) concluded this Thursday 11 September 2025 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, after four days…
West African Leaders Commit to Advance Lassa Fever Vaccine For the Region
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In an historic moment for regional solidarity and leadership, West African Ministers of Health pledge their joint commitment to advance the development…
Global Experts to Convene in Côte d’Ivoire for the 2nd ECOWAS Lassa Fever International Conference
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Leading scientists, researchers, public health advocates, policymakers, and health practitionersfrom across the globe will converge in Abidjan from 8 to 11 September…
Health Ministry To Host National Policy Dialogue on Healthcare Financing, and Universal Health Coverage
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The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (FMOHSW), is set to convene a High-level National Policy Dialogue under the theme: “Reimagining…
Strengthening Local Food Fortification to Combat Malnutrition in Nigeria
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Nigeria continues to face one of the highest burdens of malnutrition globally, with 32% of children under five stunted and millions of…
Global UNVEIL Initiative Launches to Fast‑Track Lassa fever Vaccine Development
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GALVESTON, Texas – Scientists at the University of Texas Medical Branch’s Galveston National Laboratory have been awarded up to $6.4 million in funding…
Nigeria Health Watch Announces Fellows for the 2025 Solutions Journalism West Africa Fellowship
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Nigeria Health Watch is pleased to announce the selection of 10 fellows for the Solutions Journalism West Africa Fellowship, a four-month programme…