Nutrition experts call on FG to return N800m RUTF allocation removed from 2020 Budget. FG earmarks N126bn for health infrastructure upgrade. Nigeria to begin COVID-19 drug trial in 13 states – PTF. National Council on Health approves 2020 Basic Health Care Provision Fund guideline. NACA plans implementation of 2nd phase of HIV/AIDS response. NSIA sets up $5.5m medical diagnostic centre in Umuahia. COVID-19 stimulus: 16 states receive N1.6bn World Bank grant. Imo State launches innovative mobile health insurance programme with technical support from WHO. Lassa fever: More deaths in Ondo than COVID-19, as confirmed cases climb. Medical care eludes disabled Nigerians on fear of infection.
Top Ten News Items on Health, 21th August 2020
