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Dr Matshidiso Moeti speaking at the Federal Ministry of Health

WHO Regional Director promises to support Nigeria on primary health care revitalization

Abuja, 11 July, 2016 - Today in Abuja, the WHO Regional Director for…
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(L-R) Prof Carles Uwakwe(, Prof Suliaman Akanmu, Dr Evelyn Ngige, Dr Bilali Camara, Dr Dorothy Mboringacha, Dr Meg Doherty; Dr Rex Mpazanje, and Prof Shittu.

Nigeria aligns national protocol to WHO ‘Treat All’ guidelines on HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment

Abuja, 28 June, 2016 - Nigeria’s Minister of Health, Professor Isaac…
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(L-R) Dr Michel Zaffran, Dr Banye, Professor Hogan Etam, Dr Ado Muhammad and ERC chairman, Professor Oyewole Tomori.bmp

Experts recommend strategic shift in Nigeria’s polio eradication programmme.

Abuja, 23 June 2016 - Experts that periodically review Nigeria’s…
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(L-R) Dr Shamaki, Professor Lambo and Dr Vaz at the stakeholders meeting in Abuja

Nigeria develops new National Health Policy to accommodate emerging trends

Abuja, 22 June 2016 - Finalization of the National Health Policy…
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Minister of State for Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire (right) addressing journalists on 2016 World Blood Donor Day

World Blood Donor Day-Nigeria requires innovative strategies for sufficient and safe blood supply.

Abuja, 14 June 2016 - The Honourable Minister of State for Health, Dr…
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Minister of Health Flags-Off 8-Point Health Reform Agenda in Niger State.

Minna, 02 June 2016 - As part of efforts to revitalize primary…
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Kaduna State Deputy Governor addressing participants at the retreat

Government collaborates with WHO and partners to deploy polio assets for strengthening routine immunization and primary healthcare.

Kaduna, 31 May 2016 - Kaduna State is working with partners, notably…
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Dr Goosby (1st left) Mrs Oshibajo (middle) and Dr Vaz (1st right) at the opening ceremony of the TB conference

UN Envoy proposes private sector partnership to clear MDR-TB treatment waiting list in Nigeria by end of 2016

Abuja, 28 May 2016 - The United Nations (UN) Special Envoy for…
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Northern paramount rulers adopt a holistic strategy to improve health indicators in the region

Kaduna, 29 May 2016 - Traditional leaders in northern Nigeria have…
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Health camp for treating minor ailments in Chibok, Borno State

Chibok: WHO facilitates revitalization of the health system of a ravished community

Maiduguri, 24 May 2015 - The abduction of the Chibok school girls of…
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