No Nigerian in China infected with Covid-19 – Official. WHO, UNICEF rank Nigeria poor in child survival index. World Bank approves $2.2b loans for Nigeria; Ogun, others beneficiaries. Lassa Fever hits Lagos as govt lists precautions, emergency numbers. Senate plans repeal of NHIS Act, raises hope for informal-sector participants. EU Announces N32m Humanitarian Aid to Fight Lassa Fever Outbreak. 2 medical doctors suspended for professional misconduct. Senate moves to check medical brain drain in Nigeria. Nigeria strengthens capacity to address impact of climate change on health. EU, UNICEF urge use of renovated PHCs in Bauchi.
Top Ten News Items on Health, 21st February 2020
