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Governor Soludo (left) welcoming Dr Mulombo to Awka Government lodge

WHO is critical to delivering our health agenda in line with global best practices-Anambra State Governor 

The Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo says,…
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From L-R , Mr Tayo Hamzat, The minister Dr Mamora, and DG NBSC Dr Omale

Federal government reaffirms commitment  towards provision of safe blood

Abuja, 15 June, 2021 - Nigeria’s Minster of State for Health, Dr…
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Mrs Khadijat Shuahib, a voluntary blood donor.jpg

Regular  blood donation  is safe and an important public health service 

Abuja, 15 June, 2021 - A 43-year-old humanitarian worker, Mrs…
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Child vaccination at Obele, a boundary town between Nigeria and Benin Republic

Nigeria combs communities to protect eligible children against polio

Abuja, 10 June, 2022 - When a team of vaccinators arrived in Obele, a…
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The WHO Country Representative, Dr Mulombo handing over donated items to Ondo state Commissioner for health Dr Ajaka.jpg

WHO ramps up support for Ondo State Government, following attack on community.

Ondo, 9 June, 2022 - As with other emergencies, the World Health…
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Ernest Ajayi, a 45 years-old civil servant.jpg

 I quit smoking to live a healthier life

Abuja, 2 June, 2022 - Ernest Ajayi, a 45 years-old civil servant who…
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Community Health Champion provide health risk messaging in hotspot locations. Photo-credit_ Kingsley_WHO

Community health champions target over 20,000 households at risk with disease prevention messages in Yobe State

Damaturu, 26 May, 2022 - Bintu Abubakar, a 40 years old community…
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The WR (fourth from left) and representatives of partners at the high table

WHO positions over 2000 health workers to tackle circulating variant poliovirus in Nigeria 

Abuja, 25 May, 2022 - In response to the upsurge of the circulating…
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States expand vaccination to underserved communities, close immunization gaps

Osun, 20 May, 2022 -  At the Akindeko market in downtown Osogbo…
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4th from the left, the Deputy WR and dignities unveiling the first Nigeria National Essential Diagnostics List (NEDL).j

Nigeria flags-off policy document to boost diagnostic testing

Abuja, 13 May, 2022 - In a bid to ensure that Nigerians have…
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