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HEALTH

News and analysis from Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Sectors.

Health 1 min
Anambra State Government announces elimination of elephantiasis and river blindness 
By Chioma Chukwunedu
Health 1 min
“Global Cancer burden to surge by 77% in 2050,” – WHO
By Chioma Chukwunedu
Health 1 min
Africa CDC links continent’s worst cholera outbreaks to climate change  
By Chioma Chukwunedu
Health 1 min
FG grants hospitals waivers for employment of health workers in Nigeria  
By Chioma Chukwunedu

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Health

FG hands over 14 new maternal and child centres to FMCs, teaching hospitals

Health

OAUTH sacks over 1,500 staff whose roles are not included in 2022 approved waiver

Budget

FG allocates N1.3 trillion, 4.6% of its 2024 fiscal year budget to Nigeria’s health sector 

Health

Katsina state allocates N10 billion for water, sanitation, and hygiene projects

Health

FG announces elimination of river blindness in Plateau and Nasarawa states  

Health

Zamfara: Governor Dauda Lawal declares state of emergency in health sector

Health

FrieslandCampina-led consortium secures $5 million grant from Gates Foundation for Nigerian dairy sector

Budget

“Budget allocation of 5% is inadequate for Nigerian health sector”- MDCAN  

Health

NAFDAC warns Customs agents against illegal syringe importation 

Health

Costs of malaria tests, typhoid tests increase by over 100% in Nigeria