Too early to determine decline in coronavirus infection – NCDC. FG allays fears over AstraZeneca vaccines as Austria, others suspend rollout. Healthcare may become fastest growing sector in Nigerian economy – Osinbajo. 12 million women deprived of contraception during COVID-19 pandemic –UNFPA. Even NOI?! #ChooseToChallenge: Gender inequality as a global health issue. Nigeria can achieve universal health coverage by 2030, says NHIS boss. 45,000 vulnerable groups to benefit from Bauchi health care provision fund. Brain drain: UK restricts recruitment of doctors, nurses from Nigeria, 46 others. NAFDAC Destroys N1.4bn counterfeit, expired products in S’East/S’South. World Kidney Day: Public Health Officials Urge NHIS To Include Kidney Treatment.
Top Ten News Items on Health, 12th March 2021
