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Polio Eradication Programme in Nigeria gets funding boost from Government of Germany

Abuja, 20 June 2017 - In an effort to support the eradication of…

Commissioner for Health Commends WHO for spearheading disease surveillance and immunization activities in Nigeria

Enugu, 14 June 2017 - The Enugu state Commissioner for Health Dr…

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Government and Partners Review Northeast Health and Nutrition Emergency Response Project

Maiduguri, 14 June 2017 - The Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) in…

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Engendering stronger partnership- Taraba State Governor visits WHO office in Nigeria

Abuja, 13 June 2017 - The Taraba State Governor, His Excellency…

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CSM outbreak response-WHO facilitates upgrade of laboratory in Zamfara State

Abuja, 09 June 2017 - With the outbreak of cerebrospinal…

Nigeria announces immediate enforcement of ban on sale of cigarettes to persons under 18 years.

Abuja, 01 June 2017 - Nigeria’s Minister of Health, Professor Isaac…

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Yobe concludes meningitis vaccination campaign

Yobe, 01 June 2017 - Yobe state in northeast Nigeria has concluded…

Presentation of plaque-certificate to widow of Late Isyaku Yakubu, by WHO State Coordinator in Niger State

WHO and CDC honour health workers for making the ultimate sacrifice

Abuja, 24 May 2017 - The World Health Organization (WHO) and the…

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Stakeholders validate National Strategic Health Development Plan for cohesive implementation framework

Abuja, 18 May 2017 - This week, stakeholders converged in Abuja from…

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WHO-supported Severe Acute Malnutrition training comes at critical time

With an estimated 300,000 children in north-eastern Nigeria suffering…