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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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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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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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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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Traditional leaders intensify community sensitization as National Council on Health pledges support for early containment of Lassa fever

Traditional leaders intensify community sensitization as National…
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Emir of Argungu speaking on behalf of the traditional instituion

Traditional leaders intensify community sensitization as National Council on Health pledges support for early containment of Lassa fever outbreak

Abuja, 22 January 2016 - Traditional leaders from 19 Northern states…
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Honourable Minister of Health briefing Niger state Commissioner of Health on 14 January, 2015 after a field visit

Lassa fever outbreak in Nigeria: Federal Ministry of Health restates commitment to halt the epidemic

Abuja, 15 January, 2016 -- Lassa fever, which is endemic in Nigeria,…
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Permanent Secretary Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ambassdor Bulus Lolo exchanging signed documents with German KfW representative Dr Marga Kowalewski while WR representative Dr Rex Mapzanje (on the left) looks on

Nigeria Signs agreement with Germany to end polio in the country.

Abuja 21 December 2015: The Federal Government of Nigeria has signed…
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Group photo with the WR

Induction programme for newly recruited staff ends in Abuja.

Abuja, 10 December 2015 - The induction programmed for newly…
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