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Professor Adewole (with microphone) presenting his speech at the 2018 WNTD

Minister of Health says Nigeria loses over 800 million dollars while tobacco industry thrives

Abuja, 4 June, 2018 - To mark 2018 World “No Tobacco Day in Abuja,…
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Nigeria moves towards universal health coverage as joint assessment team presents findings

Abuja, 02 2017 - Nigeria is   fast-tracking achievement of…
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New pictorial health warnings for Mauritius unveiled during the launching of activities held in the context of the World No-Tobacco Day 2018

New pictorial health warnings for cigarette packages unveiled during the launching of the activities in the context of the World No-Tobacco Day 2018

The new set of pictorial health warnings for cigarette packages that…
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Pharmacy and medical students in Sierra Leone say No Tobacco

On World No Tobacco Day, partners call for a tobacco-free Sierra Leone

FREETOWN, May 31, 2018 --- On World No Tobacco Day, …
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Participants of Strengthening Health Literacy for Adolescent and Youth workshop

Strengthening Health Literacy for Adolescent and Youth

17 May 2018, Addis Ababa: Strengthening Health Literacy for…
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Ring vaccination is a new and vital tool in the control of Ebola. Photo: WHO/S. Oka

Ebola vaccine provides protection and hope for high-risk communities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

It’s been ten days since Jean René* lost his brother to Ebola virus…
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Dr Bamusa Bashir of WHO vaccinates an eligible child in Gajigana, Magumeri LGA during the ongoing measles reactive vaccination campaign in Borno state. Photo WHO

Borno state boosts immunity of over 200 000 children against measles disease in newly accessible areas

Maiduguri, 28 May 2018  - In a bid to interrupt measles…
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Dr Wamala Joseph helping the participants during the practical session on editing and deleting reports

WHO enhances real-time surveillance in resource limited and hard to reach areas of South Sudan using a mobile-based reporting system

Juba, 25 May 2018 – Disease outbreaks and other emergencies…
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