Doctor harps on exclusive breastfeeding to reduce infant mortality. FG spent N9.8bn to eradicate polio in the last three years. 20m Nigerians on hepatitis’ death list, says Anambra Health Commissioner. Basic Health Care: Nigerian govt releases N12.7 billion to three health agencies. Nigeria needs N19.46bn to prevent 70,327 cancer deaths yearly. UNICEF to support Adamawa on SDG goals. Kwara Govt steps up response to polio outbreak in 7 LGAs. EPiSON2019: Experts discuss advancing Nigeria’s primary healthcare services using epidemiology research. Experts want new health minister to fix infrastructure, improve healthcare delivery. Governor suspends medical director, four doctors for abandoning duty.
Top Ten News Items on Health, 2nd August 2019
