Buhari signs mental health bill into law. How NHIA Act will set pace for robust health insurance in Nigeria. New COVID-19 variants not in Nigeria, says NCDC. Looking ahead in 2023: Rekindling hope in Nigeria’s Health Sector. Six states account for 84% cholera cases – NCDC. NARD demands CMDs’ sanction over attacks on workers. NAFDAC […] The post Top Ten News Items on Health, 6th January 2022 appeared first on Nigeria Health Watch ..read more

The start of a new year comes with fresh expectations, hopes, and dreams. In 2018, Nigeria Health Watch hosted its inaugural Future of Health Conference with the theme “Defining the Health Sector of Our Dreams in Nigeria.” The newly elected President Muhammadu Buhari had just been sworn in to begin his first four-year term. This […] The post Looking Ahead In 2023 – Rekindling Hope in Nigeria’s Health Sector appeared first on Nigeria Health Watch ..read more

FG introduces N10 per litre excise duty on carbonated drinks to curb non-communicable diseases. How to improve health outcomes in Nigeria, by Osinbajo, Mustapha, others. Buhari signs National Health Authority Bill into law. President orders minister to submit progress report on vaccine production. Monkeypox Outbreak Tops 1,000 Cases, WHO Warns Of ‘Real’ Risk. WHO: COVID-19 […] The post Top Ten News Items on Health, 30th December 2022 appeared first on Nigeria Health Watch ..read more

The resilience of the health sector was tested when the COVID-19 pandemic impacted global economies and health sectors simultaneously in 2020. Routine health programmes in Nigeria, such as childhood immunisation, reproductive health and maternal health services were disrupted, and it was clear that our health systems were not resilient enough to protect us from major […] The post Reflecting on Nigeria’s Health Sector in 2022: Hope For 2023? appeared first on Nigeria Health Watch ..read more

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By Anibe Idajili (Lead Writer) On the last day of October 2022, four women from conflict-affected communities in Niger State arrived at Kontagora General Hospital. They were all carrying children who appeared to be severely malnourished. Kontagora General Hospital is in Kontagora town in north-west Niger State. The town is surrounded by smaller communities like […] The post For the Love of Children: Providing Low Cost Fortified Meals for Children in Kontagora Hospital appeared first on Nigeria Health Watch ..read more

Joint effort needed to reduce out-of-pocket health expenditure — Ehanire. Nigeria has Africa’s highest TB, paediatric HIV – WHO. Uganda receives Ebola vaccine candidates for trials. Sweetened Beverage: Advocates call for increased tax. Abayomi tasks Doctors For Change on brain drain. FG To Promote Appropriate Blood Use In Hospital — Health Minister. UHC: Half of […] The post Top Ten News Items on Health, 9th December 2022 appeared first on Nigeria Health Watch ..read more

Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) underpins the rights women and girls have to make informed decisions about their sexual and reproductive health. However, women and girls, especially in fragile, conflict-affected and vulnerable settings (FCV) and persons with disabilities do not have the freedom to make decisions about their bodies and face poor access […] The post Expanding Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Services and Rights to Vulnerable Populations appeared first on Nigeria Health Watch ..read more

It is mid-morning on a Wednesday and Liliatu Ayuba is on her way back to the camp clinic after a short break. She is well respected in the Durumi Internally Displaced Person’s (IDP) camp and constantly pauses to respond to greetings of “Ina Kwana Maman Auta (Good morning, Maman Auta),” as she is fondly called. Spotting […] The post The Volunteer Traditional Birth Attendant Plugging the Healthcare Gap for Women in Durumi IDP Camp appeared first on Nigeria Health Watch ..read more

WHO alerts on setbacks in Africa’s advances in maternal, infant mortality. Nigeria’s AIDS-related deaths decline to 51,000 –FG. WHO recommends “mpox” as new name for monkeypox. Violence, Injuries claim 12,000 lives globally everyday -WHO. How to improve access to sexual, reproductive health services. Cancer vaccine could be ready in months. Resistant mosquito may scuttle Africa’s […] The post Top Ten News Items on Health, 2nd December 2022 appeared first on Nigeria Health Watch ..read more