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Nigeria’s Minister of Health, Dr Osaige Ehanire at the launching of the RMNCAEH+N platform in Abuja.jpg

Women, children, adolescents’ health takes centre stage as government launches new RMNCAEH+N platform

Abuja, 13 October, 2020 - In a bid to improve the well-being of women…
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WHO Country Representative, Dr Walter Kazadi Mulombo giving remarks to mark the UN International Day of Older Person in Abuja.jpg

Stakeholders in Nigeria call for urgent medical attention for older persons for their vulnerability to COVID-19 pandemic

Abuja, 2 October, 2020 - To commemorate the 2020 UN International Day…
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The fight against polio vaccines misconception in Northern Nigeria- Professor Umaru Shehu narrates

Abuja, 2 October, 2020 - Today Nigeria is polio-free but the country’…
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The WR on inspection tour of facilities at Borno College of Nursing and Midwifery.jpg

Studying Nursing just got a lot easier”, says student nurse, College of Nursing and Midwifery, Maiduguri 

Maiduguri, 24 September, 2020 - As part of its health system…
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UN RC (4th right), WR (3rd left), UN & WHO personnel presented gifts to last polio case and parents in Maiduguri-Photo credit_WHO Ogbeide.jpg

WHO Representative urges Borno, the last polio sanctuary, to remain vigilant despite Certification

Maiduguri, 23 September, 2020 -  The World Health Organization (WHO)…
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Sensitization at Isiwu PHC, Ikorodu LGA by NPO TUB SW Zone

WHO supports government to integrate COVID-19 case finding into TB surveillance activities.

Abuja 22 September 2020 - “During a tuberculosis outreach in my…
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Nurse Akande attending to a patient at the accident and emergency ward of Maitama District hospital Photo credit_Ogbeide_WHONigeria.jpg

World patient Safety Day –COVID-19 pandemic amplifies importance of health workers’ safety

Abuja, 17 September, 2020 - When Nigeria recorded its first COVID-19…
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Dr. Inigbehe Oyinloye Babatunde WHO GBV Consultant and Hajiya Falmata of Borno State during sensitization meeting on GBV in Borno State

WHO supports Government to curb gender-based violence 

Abuja, 14 September, 2020 - World Health Organization (WHO) Nigeria…
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Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed (left) and UN RC &HC Mr Edward Kallon signing the agreement while WR (standing 3rd left) looks on. Photo credits_WHO_Nigeria

UN and Bauchi State sign Partnership Agreement under the Delivery as One Initiative, coordinated by WHO 

Bauchi, 11 September, 2020 - The Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed…
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Combatting health worker infections in Nigeria

Combatting health worker infections in Nigeria

When Dr Mark Anthony makes his weekly rounds in Kaduna state, from…
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