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High-level advocacy visit on community engagement to the Emir of Fika. © Kingsley Igwebuike/WHO

Working with the communities to fight against meningitis  

Damaturu, 14 May, 2024 - For yet another year, Nigeria is facing an…
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a town crier, Mr Usman calling on parent to get their children to the vaccination post to recieve the MenFive vaccine Photo credit – Ayodamola Owoseye

Saving lives in northwest Nigeria with the new MenFive vaccines 

Dutse, 8 May, 2024 -  It was around 10 am when 55-year-old Usman…
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A household using a LLIN at her home to prevent mosquito

Protecting families against malaria using Long-Lasting Insecticide Nets

Abuja, 8 May, 2024 - Malaria remains a significant public health…
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The WHO Officer-in-Charge (Dr. Pekezou Aurelien) and Interim Emergency Manager NEN (Dr. Kumshida Balami) encourage the participants during the mental health training. ©Kingsley Igwebuike/WHO

Strengthening mental health services in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states through primary health care integration

Borno, 19 April 2024 - In the midst of humanitarian crises, the…
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Women during antinatal care sessions

A journey towards Universal Health Coverage in Jigawa state, Nigeria.

Dutse, 15 April, 2024, In the heart of the remote Andaza community in…
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MOU, WHO and PSHAN Signing

WHO, PSHAN partner to accelerate primary healthcare revitalization in Nigeria

Abuja, 16 April,2024 - As part of the innovative drive towards…
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Intensifying new initiatives for TB case-finding in Nigeria

Intensifying new initiatives for TB case-finding in Nigeria

Abuja ‒ Around a year ago, Mallam Mainasara Mohammad, a resident of…
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WHO Emergency Manager (Interim), Dr Kumshida Balami and her team met with the Yobe State Honourable Commissioner of Health, Dr Muhammad Lawan Gana ©Kingsley Igwebuike/WHO

WHO Combats Cerebrospinal Meningitis Outbreak in Yobe State, Nigeria

Yobe, 20 March 2024 - In the wake of a concerning Cerebrospinal…
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WHO committed to empowering women to promote gender equality and secured rights to healthier lives.

Abuja, 10 March, 2024 - In a vibrant celebration of women's…
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Enhancing cervical cancer prevention in Nigeria

Enhancing cervical cancer prevention in Nigeria

Abuja ‒ Adenike Olayemi says Nigeria’s cervical cancer screening…
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