World Bank appoints Nigeria’s ex-minister, Muhammad Pate, as global director for health. DFID spends N4bn to support 52,393 pregnant women in Zamfara. Boko Haram: Nigeria govt spent over N5 billion on humanitarian services in Borno – Minister. FG proposes 6 medical warehouses – Minister. Malnutrition: Senator seeks import waiver for ready to use therapeutic food. Meningitis: What we’re doing to keep Nigeria’s death toll low this year – NCDC Official. Lassa fever kills two, infects doctor in Kebbi. ‘Shortage of health care workers can ignite a crisis’. NAFDAC alerts public on circulation of fake cold caplets. Quality healthcare: CSOs drum support for NAUTH, others.
Top Ten News Items On Health, 17th May 2019
