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Diphtheria outbreak response and vaccination efforts in Nig

12 clusters · 40 sources · last updated

Latest: Zamfara launches house-to-house diphtheria response campaign

The diphtheria outbreak in Nigeria continues to prompt large-scale public health interventions. In Zamfara State, where the situation previously saw 44 deaths and 367 suspected cases, authorities have announced that scho

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Global expansion of pharmacist clinical roles

3 clusters · 13 sources · last updated

Latest: Nigeria expands role of pharmacists in primary healthcare

The expansion of pharmacist prescribing and clinical roles is gaining momentum across different regions. In England, the NHS is expanding its ‘Pharmacy First’ scheme to include treatment for conditions such as acne, migr

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UCH Ibadan health workers labor dispute

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: University College Hospital health workers suspend strike

Health workers at University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan, led by the Nigerian Union of Allied Health Professionals (NUAHP), initiated an indefinite strike on September 17, 2026. The industrial action was a protest a

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World Patient Safety Day 2026 observance

3 clusters · 60 sources · last updated

Latest: World Patient Safety Day emphasizes systemic healthcare improvements

World Patient Safety Day 2026, observed on September 17, centered on the theme ‘Safe Care for noncommunicable diseases’ with the slogan ‘Safe Care for Life!’. The initiative, supported by the World Health Organization an

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Nigeria National Community Food Bank Programme expansion

5 clusters · 24 sources · last updated

Latest: Imo State and Nigerian First Lady partner to empower 2,500 women

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, is expanding the National Community Food Bank Programme across various geopolitical zones to combat food insecurity and malnutrition. The initiative specifically targets vuln

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Nigeria women and adolescent health policy initiatives

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Latest: Nigeria targets harmful gender norms to improve adolescent health

In August 2026, Nigerian officials and advocates at the Her Health, Her Power Conference Africa in Abuja emphasized that prioritizing women’s health is essential for achieving a $1 trillion economy. Minister of Women Aff

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