FG Declares Health Emergency Over Cholera Outbreak. Why Nigeria is yet to commence vaccine production – Minister. Out of pocket high cost of care hits public hospitals uninsured patients. FG approves N12.9bn basic health care provision fund. Maternal Deaths: 950,000 women at risk in Zamfara – Commissioner. Nigeria Recorded 75,000 New HIV Infections In 2023 — NACA. Alcohol causes 2.6 million deaths annually – WHO. FG commences comprehensive fistula care to address 400,000 cases. Plateau to establish mental health department to address drug abuse. NAFDAC destroys substandard products worth over N985m in Kano.
Top Ten News Items on Health, 28 June 2024
