Top Ten News Items on Health, 5th August 2022
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Why Africa’s healthy life expectancy rose in two decades, by WHO. Nigeria number one in global malaria deaths – WHO report. Breastfeeding…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 22nd July 2022
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Marburg Virus: NCDC issues guidelines. Nigeria govt set to develop Lassa Fever vaccine. FG Urged to Strengthen Health Security with Universal Coverage….
Top Ten News Items on Health, 15th July 2022
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Post COVID-19 Assessment: Stakeholders brainstorm on ways to decentralise health security in Nigeria. Nigeria loses over $2bn annually to medical tourism —Association….
Top Ten News Items on Health, 1st July 2022
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AfDB to cut $14bn annual import of medicine into Africa. Health workers’ shortage in Nigeria, others to hit 6.1m by 2030 –…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 24th June 2022
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N2.7tr required to get PHC right – Experts discuss current challenges and opportunities. UTA tasks Nigeria on human development index, health-related SDGs….
Top Ten News Items on Health, 27th May 2022
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WHA75: Don’t use health issues to settle political scores, WHO warns world leaders. Panels to ensure implementation of National Health Insurance Authority…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 6th May 2022
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Ensuring hand hygiene will help prevent infections in hospitals —Physician. WHO: COVID-19 Pandemic Killed Close To 17 Million Within Two Years. ‘Nigeria…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 15th April 2022
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Society urges improved malaria fight. Adamawa declared cholera free, records monkey pox. Psychiatrist tasks FG on security strategies to boost mental health….
Top Ten News Items on Health, 1st April 2022
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Forum targets 50% reduction in medical tourism by 2027. COVID-19: Wearing Of Face Masks In Public Places Now Optional, Says FG. NGO…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 25th March 2022
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Osinbajo Calls For Increased Investments In PHC. Vaccinated Travellers Arriving Nigeria No Longer Required To Take COVID-19 Test – FG. Stemming out-of-pocket…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 25th February 2022
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Nigeria’s COVID Vaccine Drive Gets a Boost as African Leaders Push 70% Vaccination Target. Omicron BA.2 sub-variant more infectious, says Africa CDC….
Top Ten News Items on Health, 18th February 2022
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Six African countries to get own mRNA jab production. HIV/AIDS Fund: A Welcome Initiative. Nigeria reports additional 58 confirmed Lassa fever cases…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 28th January 2022
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Senate Passes Bill on Infectious, Contagious Diseases. Debates over N10 drinks on carbonated tax continues. NAFDAC halts registration of alcohol in sachets,…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 14th January 2021
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Expectations for Nigeria’s Health Sector in 2022. 16-year-olds can now receive COVID-19 vaccine, says NPHCDA. WHO recommends two new drugs for treatment…