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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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Health workers attending to a female patient in a health facility

Cross River State empowers women on reproductive health 

Calabar - 26 November, 2021 - As part of the effort to achieve…
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Dr Osagie Ehanire Honourable Minister of Health, Dr (Senator Adeleke Olorunnimbe, Hon, minister of State for Health, Dr Walter Kazadi Mulombo alongside other dignitaries at the launch of the documents

World Prematurity Day commemoration-Nigeria sets additional standards for newborn care

Abuja, 25 November 2021- To commemorate this year’s World Prematurity…
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WHO COVID-19 Response Coordinator sensitizing drivers on the need for Low speed in commemoration of the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims in Ondo State

Stakeholders wade in to contain road accidents and attendant effects on Nigeria

Ondo, 26 November, 2021 - “It has not been an easy journey for me,…
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Dr Felicia Anumah.

Healthy diet and lifestyle modification essential to preventing diabetes

Abuja, 24 November, 2021 - “For diabetes, prevention is the cheaper…
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Antibiotics

Experts caution Nigerians against indiscriminate use of antibiotics to reduce future health crisis  

Abuja, 22 November 2021 - The World Health Organization is supporting…
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WHO personnel supervising preparations at a vaccination post in Jalingo, Taraba State

Taraba State flags-off integrated Yellow fever, measles and meningitis vaccination campaign 

Jalingo, 24 November, 2021 - The National Primary Health Care and…
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An incubator at the neonatal ward in Kwali General Hospital

World Prematurity Day - Saving every baby born too early  

Abuja 17 November 2021 - In November 2019, Ijeoma Uchenna, 25 years…
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Mr Abubakar Yabagi.

Diabetes- negligence of the disease is very risky 

Abuja, 11 November, 2021 - Abubakar Yabagi from Niger State believes…
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Group picture with Governor’s representative (5th right), the WR (6th right), Borno State Commissioners for Health (4th right), government functionaries from Born, Adamawa & Yobe as well partners and WHO personnel

Review of Health Emergencies Programme in Nigeria’s Northeast opens, government and partners solicit WHO’s continued support.

Maiduguri, 15 November, 2021 - The Biannual Joint Operations Review (…
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