BHCPF and the defunding of NCDC during a pandemic. PTF gives N1bn each to states to support Covid-19 fight. NCDC, NIMR launch COVID-19 household seroprevalence surveys in Lagos, other States. Polio-free status: FG urges citizens’ cooperation for sustainability. NAFDAC to prosecute health workers promoting breast milk substitutes. Okowa bemoans Nigeria’s status as lowest country in public health financing. Katsina Recruits 993 health personnel to enhance services. No laboratory should charge for COVID-19 test in Nigeria –PTF. N2.5bn CBN health fund: Ogun Assembly demands accountability of Covid-19 fund. Nigeria spends N276bn yearly on pharmaceuticals from China, India.
Top Ten News Items on Health, 25th September 2020
