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Dr Walter Kazadi Mulombo (2nd right) addressing journalists at the hand-over ceremony of 699,760 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine in Abuja Photo_WHO/Owoseye

Nigerians awaiting second dose of AstraZeneca vaccine to heave sigh of relief soon.

Abuja, 19 August 2021 - Nigerians awaiting their second dose of the…
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A member of the community health champion providing interpersonal risk communication messages on Cholera, Covid-19, Measles, Malaria among other to some women in IDPs camp. Photo-credit: Kingsley/WHO

WHO-supported Risk Communication interventions contribute to decline in Measles cases Borno State

Maiduguri, 19 August, 2021 - “I was distraught seeing my four years…
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Alhaji Hassan a police officer receiving COVID-19 vaccine during the flag-off of the second phase covid-19 vaccination at FMC Jabi, Abuja.j

Nigeria records another milestone, launches second phase of COVID-19 vaccination 

Abuja, 16 August, 2021 - The Federal Government has launched the…
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The ED (3rd left explaining the cold chain capacity for the J & J vaccine to dignitaries, including WR (2nd right)

Nigeria receives 177,600 doses of Johnson & Johnson vaccines for next phase of COVID-19 vaccinations

Abuja, 8 August, 2021 - Nigeria has taken delivery of 177,600 Janssen…
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Routine Immunization activity

Kano State leaves no stone unturned, strengthens immunization in high risk communities

Kano, 10 August, 2021 - “For a long time, I was skeptical about…
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The Deputy Governor, Ude Oko Chukwu administering the vaccine to a child during the flag-off

Abia State vaccinates over one million children during second round of outbreak response

Umuahia, 10 August, 2021 - Abia State located in the south east…
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The Minister (left) and WR showing some containers of the donated ventilators to journalists present at the hand-over ceremony.jpg

COVID-19 - WHO boosts Nigeria’s response to COVID-19, donates 26 ventilators and 3560 pulse oximeters 

Abuja, 5 August, 2021 - World Health Organization (WHO) has donated…
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Abiola Oyebode advocating for exclusive breastfeeding..jpg

Protect exclusive breastfeeding, women call on workplaces to support with facilities

Abuja, 5 August, 2021 - When Abiola Oyebode, 29-year-old mother of…
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A group photo of Government and representatives of Head of agenciesand partners in launch of the National Breastfeeding initiative Guideline.jpg

Nigeria flags off world breastfeeding week, calls for promotion of exclusive breastfeeding in the country

Abuja, 5 August, 2021 - As the World Breastfeeding Week (WBW)…
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Bauchi State Governor receiving the OCV.

WHO supports Bauchi State to vaccinate Over 700,000 persons with oral cholera vaccines during reactive campaign. 

Bauchi, 2 August, 2021 - In a bid to curb the on-going cholera…
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