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Scientists performing experiment in the laboratory.

Nigerian laboratory receives WHO full accreditation for fight against measles and rubella

Abuja, 19 January, 2023 - A Nigerian laboratory, the Central Public…

A recovering patient at a health facility.

Cholera-WHO supports Ebonyi State to curb the outbreak

It was noon at a health facility in Amaozanu Community, located at…

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In Borno, 4-month cholera outbreak is over.

Maiduguri, 12 January, 2023 - Residents of Borno State can finally…

Mrs Agnonkhese at the market in Abuja

Enjoy the festive food without putting your health at risk

Abuja - 23 December 2022 - The festive season is a time for…

A member of community health champion providing health risk messaging. Photo_credit: Kingsley Igwebuike/WHO

Community Champions create awareness on mpox among vulnerable populations of Adamawa State

Yola, 20 December, 2022 - In August 2022, 31 years old Mrs Jenifer…

A Mental health nurse prescribing drug to a patient at PHC Mala-Kachallah during the consultation. Photo credit: Kingsley Igwebuike/WHO

How mental health support is restoring hope in war-torn Nigeria

Maiduguri, 20 December, 2022 – "At some point, I lost it,” says…

Donated generator. Photo_credit: WHONigeria/ Igwebuikek

WHO boosts function of Maiduguri Polio laboratory

Borno, 15 December, 2022 - One of the 36 States in Nigeria, had been…

Vaccinators at Ruggar Budo

Kwara State bolsters strategy to curb Yellow fever scourge

Ilorin, 13 December, 2022 - Akwai zafi? meaning does it hurt (in…

A child being vaccinated during the SIA campaign in Sokoto State

Reaching every child with vaccines in communities at risk of polio disease.

Sokoto, 9 December, 2022 - As the traditional head of Gagi community…

Group photo of dignitaries after the opening ceremony of the 63rd Regular NCH

National Council on Health opens, experts call for resilient health system towards UHC

Abuja, 6 December, 2022 - As the 63rd Regular National Council on…