Osinbajo Inaugurates National Council On Nutrition. NCDC launches five-year plan on disease control. Only one-third of Nigerians in need of HIV treatment are getting it – NACA. Fistula patients to get free surgical, laboratory services – Minister of Health. U.S spent over $4bn on HIV and AIDS in Nigeria. Nigeria to establish control programme to tackle Noma disease. Committee of CMDs decries poor funding of hospitals. Child malnutrition: Jigawa treats 57,000 cases. NHIS to accredit 200 health facilities for contributory scheme in Sokoto. Vaccination: Kebbi laments 11% coverage.
Top Ten News Items on Health, 24th November 2017
