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Vector control in Edo state

Nigeria, WHO partners to contain Lassa Fever Outbreak in the country

Benin, 17 March, 2022 - “Contracting Lassa fever was a very bad…

Dr Moeti arriving Nigeria for the High level meeting

Regional Director expresses support for Nigeria’s efforts to bolster health services

Abuja, 4 March, 2022 – The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional…

Fatima at the MNCH session in Kwaya-kusar LGA. Photo_credit_ HTR team

North East Nigeria - providing essential health intervention in hard-to-reach communities one step at a time

Maiduguri, 19 February, 2022 - Relieved and smiling, Hassana Isa…

Group photograph at the commemoration of the World Cancer Day, 2022, Photo Credit_Kingsley Igwebuike_WHO

Stakeholders prioritize cancer awareness and sensitization in Borno state

Maiduguri, 15 February, 2022 - “I now have more information about…

Stage of Breast Cancer

Survivors affirm that regular testing for early diagnosis is panacea to curbing cancer.

Abuja February 04, 2022 - “In 2014, I noticed a small swelling in my…

HMH addressing media personnel during the 2022 World Leprosy Day Press briefing

Government partners decry stigmatization of people living with leprosy

Abuja, 1 February, 2022 - In commemoration of the 2022 World Leprosy…

The Minister of State for Health Dr. Olorunnimbe Mamora

World Neglected Tropical Disease Day: Achieving health equity to end the neglect of poverty-related diseases

Abuja, 31 January, 2022 - “The first time I noticed a sore on my left…

Adaptation of Gender Based Violence Clinical Handbook in Abuja.

Stakeholders move to tackle gender inequality in Nigeria’s health sector

Abuja January 25, 2022 - Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is…

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First ladies driving advocacy and interventions on elimination of cervical cancer in Nigeria

Birnin-Kebbi, 21 January, 2022 - I learnt about cervical cancer and…

Niger State Governor inspecting some for the screening and testing equipment 2

Niger state government begins cervical cancer services in line with WHO’s recommendation

Minna, 20 January 2022 - In line with the World Health Organization's…