Top Ten News Items on Health, 24th November 2023
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Nigerian Government Dedicated To Eradicating Noma Disease – Minister. WHO warns against abuse of antibiotics.Pneumonia, malaria, diarrhoea, major causes of infant mortality…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 17th November 2023
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Doctors, patients bemoan diabetes epidemic, 200% spike on treatment. WHO seeks strategic healthcare collaboration with Nigeria. MSF urges longer-term vaccination against diphtheria….
Top Ten News Items on Health, 10th November 2023
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Private sector as catalyst for resilient health system. Maternal Mortality: FCTA targets vulnerable pregnant women in health insurance scheme. Rotavirus kills over…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 3rd November 2023
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Ill Health Pushing More Nigerians Into Poverty – WHO. Nigeria Has Met 70% COVID-19 Vaccination Target – Official. Lassa fever spreading across…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 27th October 2023
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How routine HPV Vaccines will save Nigerian Women from Cervical Cancer. NCDC DG seeks increased funding for health security. Exchange rate taking…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 6th October 2023
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WHO recommends R21/Matrix-M vaccine for use against malaria. FG launches cardiac emergency response box. Initiating breastfeeding immediately after birth may save 820,…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 29th September 2023
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Health for all illusion without functional primary healthcare — EXPERTS. UNGA 78: Nigeria, Others Approve Declaration On Ending TB By 2030. Vaccinate…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 15th September 2023
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Nigeria Records 55% Drop In Malaria Deaths — WHO. FG committed to achieving 27% contraceptive prevalence rate by 2024 – Official. FG…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 8th September 2023
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FG Set To Increase Funding, Arrest Brain Drain In Health Sector – Prof Pate. Stakeholders urge govt to subsidize hepatitis treatment. Inadequate…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 1 September 2023
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Appraise, strengthen ailing healthcare system, AMSN tasks Pate. Nigeria to introduce HPV vaccines to protect girls against cervical cancer. UNICEF Reiterates Commitment…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 25th August 2023
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‘Nigeria Records 15% Improvement In Health Security Capacities In 5 Years’. Diphtheria: Death toll hits 100 in Kano, 26 in Bauchi. Healthcare:…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 18th August 2023
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Nigeria Health Watch says new accountability mechanisms crucial for quality PHC delivery. Niger Govt bridges maternal health gap with telemedicine. Over 2,000…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 4th August 2023
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Stakeholders advocate friendlier corporate workplace breastfeeding policies. 19 Million Nigerians Living With Hepatitis – FG. Diphtheria: Despite govt’s efforts, many Nigerian children…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 14th July 2023
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70% of diphtheria cases in Nigeria affect children between 2 and 14 — NCDC. WHO, Borno target 494,498 individuals on vaccination against…