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Polio vaccination at the Nigeria-Niger border crossing. Ilela, Sokoto. March 2017. Photo - WHO J Swan (2)

Nigeria Concludes Synchronization of Vaccination Campaign with Neighbouring Niger, Cameroun and Benin.

Abuja, 30 March 2017- States sharing border settlements with…
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Statement by WHO Representative at the 3rd National Health Summit of South Sudan

I must congratulate the Honorable Minister and all the partners for…
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Commissioner addressing community members in Mazakari village of Niger state

CSM Outbreak-Niger State and Federal Government Strengthen Response System

Abuja, 27 March 2017 - Following the reported cases of Cerebrospinal…
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The Gambia Introduces New Three-Year Tobacco Taxation Policy

BANJUL, 27 March 2017 : The Ministry of Finance and Economic…
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The Minister of Health, Dr Diane Gashumba vaccinating a pupil on HPV

Thousands of Rwandans get lifesaving health interventions through the Health week

The Ministry of Health in collaboration with partners including WHO…
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WHO joins partners at South Sudan’s National Health Summit to build a resilient health system and attain greater access to health services

Juba, 27 March 2017— The third National Health Summit for South Sudan…
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An eligible child receiving oral polio vaccine in Maiduguri, Borno state

House-to-House, Street-by-Street, 14 000 Volunteers Target 1.9 million Children with OPV in Borno

Maiduguri, 25 March 2017 - Regardless of the insecurity in Borno…
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Stakeholders reviewing draft mental health legislation

Stakeholders in The Gambia Review Draft Mental Health Legislation

BANJUL, 28 March 2017 : Stakeholders representing different interest…
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