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Africa is one-step away from wild polio eradication verdict

Africa is one-step away from wild polio eradication verdict

The African region completes a critical step towards wild polio…

Group of WHO female officers during the International Women's Day celebration

Celebrating the Nigerian woman - the epitome of courage, strength and hope

Abuja, 12 March, 2020 - While celebrating women this week, the UN…

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Close-marking COVID19 – WHO supports screening activities at Lagos international airport arrivals

Lagos, 11 March, 2020 - Following the successful deployment of ad-hoc…

The wife of the Vice President Mrs Dolapo Osinbajo (Middle), Minister of Health (L) and the joint UN team

Nigeria re-commits to eradicating Tuberculosis and controlling Noncommunicable Diseases by 2030.

Abuja, March 6, 2020- Nigeria has re-committed to eradicating…

Honorable Minister of Health, OiC WHO, Rep Government of Canada, Dr Meribole State Commissioners of Health

Nigeria launches the National Health Workforce Country Profile towards achieving universal health coverage

Abuja, March 3, 2020 - In renewed efforts to strengthen health…

A cross section of the press conference

WHO reaffirms commitment to support Nigeria in response to COVID19

Abuja, 28 February, 2020 - Following the confirmation of the COVID19…

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Enugu State inaugurates Task Force on Immunization, to close gaps in immunization coverage

Enugu, 19 February 2020 - “The formation of a Task Force on…

One of the flood-affected areas in northern Nigeria

Nigeria strengthens capacity to address impact of climate change on health.

Abuja, 19 February 2020 - Mr Ayeo Olomiete, a health officer from…

Dr Clement delivering a speech at the Ministerial Press briefing World NTDs Day

Neglected Tropical Diseases not deserted, Government collaborates with WHO to create awareness

Abuja, 05 January 2020 - Mr Emmanuel Kewe, a 27-year-old man says, “I…

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Affected States in the Northeast intensify efforts to curtail Lassa fever

Bauchi, 31 January 2020 - “We remain grateful to World Health…