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The Zamfara state Commissioner for Health checking a tally sheet at border post

States at risk of polio importation deploy best resources for cross-border immunization.

Abuja, 22 March 2016 -  In a bid to stem the resurgence of polio…
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Honourable Minister of Health (right) and His Excellency, Governor of Sokoto State

Minister of Health urges National Council on Health to strengthen health systems for achieving Universal Health Coverage in Nigeria.

Sokoto, 11 March 2016 -- Nigeria’s Minister of Health, Professor…
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01 Governor Tambuwal welcoming Dr Vaz to Sokoto Government House while the Deputy Governor looks on

WHO intensifies partnership with Sokoto State and Sultanate Council to sustain polio interruption gains and rapidly reduce maternal mortality

Sokoto, 11 March 2016- With low routine immunization coverage survey…
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HE Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State vaccinating a child

Governors operationalize ‘Abuja Commitment’ as first nationwide immunization campaign in 2016 ends.

Abuja, 01 March 2015 - With Nigeria taking the world one step closer…
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Reactive vaccinaation at a Kebbi health facility

WHO strengthens partnership towards control of meningitis in Kebbi State.

Kebbi, 25 February, 2016 - Buoyed by renewed political commitment,…
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The Honourable Minister signing the hand-over documents while the WR watched

WHO Hands-over AfDP ebola virus equipment to Federal Ministry of Health

Abuja, 19 February, 2016 - The World Health Organization (WHO) has…
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Dr Salla Mbaya presenting the immediate recommendations of the 31st ERC

Polio Eradication Expert Review Committee warns of a hard road to the finish line.

Abuja, 11 February, 2015 - The 31st session of the Expert Review…
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Professor Adebowole giving updates on the Lassa fever outbrak and preparedness against Zika virus

Minister assures Nigerians that Lassa fever outbreak is under control but tasks citizenry to be vigilant on Zika virus

Abuja, 11 February, 2016 - The Honourable   Minister of Health,…
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JAP members sensitizing traders in Bauchi Central Market, Bauchi State

Journalists join fight against Lassa fever in security compromised North eastern Nigeria

Abuja, 02 February, 2016 - As part of ongoing efforts to contain the…
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Dr Idowu (right) explaining the rationale for environmental surveillance to Mr Gates while Alhaji Dangote listened

Bill Gates applauds WHO for establishing environmental surveillance in Nigeria

Kaduna, Nigeria 22 January 2016 - The Co-Chair of Bill & Melinda…
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