Can medical outreaches for maternal health bridge the access gap in the Federal Capital Territory?
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It was a bright Saturday morning when a team of volunteers, made up of nurses and medical corps from the Federal Road…
Is there a role for trado-medicine in the Nigerian health sector?
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“Immediately they fall sick they consult the oracle to tell them what is causing that illness and proffer a traditional remedy.” –…
In 2019, who will have your vote? #Vote4HealthNaija
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“What would you like the government to improve after the elections in 2019?” Abdulkareem gave a wry smile, pondering the question, his…
The weighty burden of NCDs in Nigeria: Time to Act
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Editor’s Note: This week’s Thought Leadership Piece comes from Dr. Mamsallah Faal-Omisore, a primary-health physician with qualifications in global health policy, infectious…
Nutrition agents increase demand for CMAM services in Borno
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No mother ever wants to face the tough choices many mothers in conflict zones, like Borno have to face on a daily…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 21st September 2018
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Gates: Nigeria needs lot of work to address malnutrition in the North. Global Fund Accuses TB Network of misappropriating N20m workers’ salary….
Will Nigeria’s STEPwise Survey change the narrative around NCDs?
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Editor’s Note: Ahead of the 3rd UN High-level meeting on non-communicable diseases holding on September 27th in New York, Staff Writer Chibuike Alagboso highlights the…
Simple but effective: The community mobilisers driving immunization in Borno State
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Polio immunization in Nigeria has arguably received more consistent publicity than any other disease. The focus on eradicating polio via immunization has…
Strengthening Health Security through Field Epidemiology – Key messages from the 2018 NCDC/NFELTP Conference
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Since 2016, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and the Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme (NFELTP) have every year,…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 14th September 2018
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Nigeria confirms link to UK monkeypox outbreak. Nigerian government unveils project to improve storage in health facilities. How US is partnering Nigeria…