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1A nurse performing checks on a diabetic patient in Abuja

Stakeholders advocate for advancement of nursing in diabetes care

Abuja, 16 November, 2020 - “I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes…
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Yellow Fever -WHO supports government to tackle outbreaks in Delta and  Enugu States.

Enugu, 11 November, 2020 - The World Health Organization (WHO) is…
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People engaging in Exercise

Diet and exercises are pivotal in preventing cardiovascular diseases

Abuja, October 02, 2020 - “The daily exercise routine I adopted has…
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Polio Certification-sustaining victory with increased vaccination and surveillance in security compromised areas

Maiduguri, 2 November, 2020 - Despite Nigeria having achieved the…
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Dr Walter Kazadi Mulombo opening the 3-day Review Meeting with government functionaries, Health Emergency Experts and WHO personnel in Maiduguri, Borno State Phot_WHO Nigeria

WHO Maintains Grade 3 Health Emergency in north-east Nigeria

Maiduguri, 30 October, 2020 - The 9th Joint Operations Review of WHO…
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Health Experts Conduct 9th Review of WHO Emergency Response in the North-east Nigeria

Maiduguri, 30 October, 2020 - Since declaration of an internal grade…
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‘Flying Doctors’ boost Nigeria’s COVID-19 testing

‘Flying Doctors’ boost Nigeria’s COVID-19 testing

Red-gloved hands gently dip cotton swabs down nostrils and mouths of…
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WHO and Ogun State Port Health Service staff address officers of the Federal Road Safety Corps on COVID-19 safety measures at the Idiroko border area in Ogun State. They also hand out protective materials including sanitisers and face masks/ WHO Nigeria

Shoring up COVID-19 prevention in Nigeria’s border states

Lagos, 27 October, 2020 - Border security officers in Nigeria already…
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COVID-19 pandemic heightens the importance of handwashing with soap 

Abuja, 23 October, 2020 - With people advised to observe physical…
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Eligible child being vaccinated

Nigerian states keep pressure on vaccine-derived polio

Abuja, 23 October, 2020 - On 25 August 2020, health workers and…
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