Data as Key to Better Cancer Care in Nigeria: Medicaid Cancer Foundation 2nd Annual Summit
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Cancer is the second most common cause of death in developed countries and among the top three leading causes of death in…
End Stigma: Mission to provide healthcare for Nigeria’s leprosy community
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Alheri Community in Yangoji Village, Kwali Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is home to more than 500 people, made…
Let your votes build Nigeria’s Health Sector in 2019: #Vote4HealthNaija
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“My name is Amos Nathan, I am making a creative statement, vote for health Naija” When Mr. Nathan made this statement, just…
The fight against Lassa fever: Will it prepare Nigeria for future epidemics?
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It is not unusual to talk about challenges and at the same time seek out available opportunities. Speaking about opportunities presented by Lassa…
Accountability: The Key to Improving Health in Nigeria – Op-Ed
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Editor’s Note: This week’s blog piece comes from Adam Talsma, Regional Director for Africa, Reboot. He writes in this Op-Ed about the…
Isolate & Cure: Katsina could stop spread of outbreaks with isolation centres
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A one-year-old child with suspected measles is lying in one of the small rooms outside the emergency paediatric unit of the General…
Health is Primary and Universal: Priorities for Nigeria’s Health Sector in 2019
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2019 in Nigeria is going to be quite a significant year, given the hotly contested presidential election taking place on February 16th…
Rethinking Family Planning: Takeaways from the 5th NFPC 2018
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“If you fail to plan, plan to fail” – Benjamin Franklin Family planning allows communities to shape their futures and use resources…
Top Ten Health News Items in 2018
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Budget 2019: Buhari proposes N315 billion recurrent health expenditure. Buhari signs bill establishing Nigeria Centre for Disease Control. Ambode Launches Lagos Health Insurance Scheme. FG…
Preparing for the next Epidemic: Key Takeways from ASLM 2018
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The need for strong public health institutes, disease surveillance systems and increased funds for epidemics preparedness were key takeaways from the 4th Biennial…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 21st December 2018
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Nigeria needs N134bn to strengthen national health security – Official. Budget 2019: Buhari proposes N315 billion recurrent health expenditure. Malnutrition kills 132 children in…
Find, Stop & Prevent Epidemics: Nigeria Unveils Blueprint for Health Security
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“A disease outbreak anywhere is a risk everywhere”. – Tom Frieden, Former Director US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Infectious…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 14th December 2018
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Group urges Nigerian govt. to ensure 60 percent health insurance coverage by 2024. WHO rates Nigeria low in health coverage. NCDC assures on readiness…
Detect and Respond: How Edo State is responding to the Yellow Fever outbreak
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The new Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOC) is alive with activity on a Monday morning in Benin City, capital of Edo…