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Adaptation of Gender Based Violence Clinical Handbook in Abuja.

Stakeholders move to tackle gender inequality in Nigeria’s health sector 

Abuja January 25, 2022 - Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is based on…
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First ladies driving advocacy and interventions on elimination of cervical cancer in Nigeria

Birnin-Kebbi, 21 January, 2022 - I learnt about cervical cancer and…
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Niger State Governor inspecting some for the screening and testing equipment 2

Niger state government begins cervical cancer services in line with WHO’s recommendation 

Minna, 20 January 2022 - In line with the World Health Organization's…
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The SC handing over the donated materials to the state government

WHO provides health care support, donates materials to Adamawa State Government to curb cholera outbreak

Yola, 29 December, 2021 - In its continuous efforts to support health…
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John Audu after taking his first dose of COVID-19 vaccination.

Accelerating COVID-19 vaccination uptake among People Living with HIV in Nigeria

Abuja, 21 December 2021- The emergence of the COVID 19 omicron…
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Health workers returning from a riverine settlement.

Caregivers and health workers brave difficult terrains to vaccinate children in hard-to-reach settlements of Taraba state    

Jalingo, 16 December, 2021  - For Ms. Ladi Jika, a 44-year-old…
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A Pharmacist sorting out HIV medications in a HIV center in UYO

HIV/AID-protection and early detection, promise of health

Uyo, 7 December, 2021 - To Ms Emmanuela Ezekiel will never forget the…
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Dr Osagie Ehanire, Minister of Health delivering keynote address at Special NCH in Abuja

Minister calls for strengthened health systems to weather the storm of new and future pandemics.

Abuja, 7 December, 2021 - Nigeria’s   Minister of Health, Dr Osagie…
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A sensitization train in one of the settlements in Osun State

Osun state adopts integrated strategies, targets over two million residents for COVID-19 vaccination  

Osun, 3 December, 2021 - As the festive season draws near and less…
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Dr. Walter Kazadi (WR), being welcomed during the visit to the Shehu of Borno. Photo_credit Kingsley Igwebuike_WHO

WHO strengthens surveillance system, leverage collaboration with traditional leaders on health in Borno state

Maiduguri, 2 December, 2021 - In preparation for the Supplementary…
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