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Lt. Gen. Danjuma and Dr Kazadi Mulombo (WR Country Representative) during the signing of the partnership

World Health Organization and TY Danjuma Foundation sign US$ 2.26 million partnership to strengthen primary health care in Nigeria

Abuja, 4 June, 2025 - The World Health Organization (WHO) and the TY…
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WHO, Nigeria’s TY Danjuma Foundation sign agreement to advance health

WHO, Nigeria’s TY Danjuma Foundation sign agreement to advance health

Abuja – World Health Organization (WHO) in the African Region and TY…
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Middle, WR performing the symbolic foundation laying ceremony of the Monguno Specialist Hospital expansion project

Borno State, with WHO and EU Support, Expands Monguno Hospital to Strengthen Health Services in Conflict-Affected Areas

Maiduguri, To strengthen health infrastructure in conflict-affected…
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Figure 1Sherifat and her baby

Nigeria's multi-pronged malaria elimination approach gains momentum

Yenagoa, Four months ago, town criers and media in Bayelsa State,…
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Figure 1A mother whose child is being vaccinated by a WHO staff as part of the commemoration of the African vaccination Week.png

Ondo State, WHO, partners and caregivers unite to promote vaccination during African Vaccination Week.

Akure, When 30-year-old Ajibola Ibukunoluwa walked into the…
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Ensuring a safe and healthy start for mothers and children in remote villages

Ensuring a safe and healthy start for mothers and children in remote villages

Borno, On a recent Tuesday, Fatima Alhaji Mohammed and three other…
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Picture of the newly expanded BIU General Hospital, Borno State

Access to health services expands in Borno State as WHO donates new state-of-the-art centre

Borno, 30 April, 2025 - The Borno State Government has commended the…
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Helping drug users

Helping drug users return to a healthier lifestyle through harm reduction approach

Maiduguri, 28 April. 2025 - Getting medical help to stop using…
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Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare with the Health Fellows at the end of the event

Empowering a new generation to lead healthcare change initiatives in Nigeria

Abuja, 13 March, 2025 - In a bold effort to improve the health and…
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WHO Country representative and WHO staff association President Dr Ozor, addressing staff during the celebration of 2025 IWD in Abuja

Celebrating International Women’s Day: WHO Nigeria honors women’s role in health and equality

Abuja, 13 March, 2025 - On 7 March 2025, the WHO Nigeria offices…
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