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Abuja, The World Health Organization (WHO) has collaborated with the Government of Nigeria and hepatitis stakeholders to raise awareness and promote early diagnosis and treatment for World Hepatitis Day 2025. The global event, observed annually on 28 July, raises awareness about viral hepatitis- an inflammation of the liver that can lead to chronic liver disease and liver cancer.

Benin City,  – A deadly fever gripped Uselu’s markets in June 2025, revealing dengue fever’s threat. By July 10, 192 suspected cases, 93 confirmed, and one tragic death among the suspected cases spurred a swift response from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), and the Edo State Ministry of Health, supported by the World Health Organization (WHO)

Abuja – Health leaders, policymakers and development partners across Africa have renewed commitment to accelerate the implementation of the PEN-Plus strategy to significantly expand access to care for severe noncommunicable diseases (NCDs).

Minna, 28 June, 2025 - In response to severe flooding that displaced thousands and disrupted health services in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State, the World Health Organization (WHO) is working closely with state authorities and partners to address urgent health needs and restore access to essential care.
 

Abuja, When Kemi Adesina donated blood for the first time, she did not expect a call of appreciation. A colleague had shared an urgent request for O-negative blood on WhatsApp. Knowing her blood type matched, Kemi volunteered.

“I did it because it felt like the right thing to do,” said Kemi, a 28-year-old office assistant.

At the blood bank, the technician explained that her O-negative blood was rare and urgently needed to treat a man injured in a bus accident.

“I hate needles,” she said. “But I’m glad I went through with it. It saved a life.”

Abuja ‒ The World Health Organization (WHO) and the TY Danjuma Foundation have formalized a US$ 2.26 million grant agreement to enhance health system resilience, improve maternal and child health, and revitalize primary health care in Nigeria’s underserved communities. The agreement was signed at a ceremony in United Nations House, Abuja, by Dr Walter Kazadi Mulombo, WHO Representative in Nigeria, and Lt. Gen.

Abuja – World Health Organization (WHO) in the African Region and TY Danjuma Foundation have signed a landmark US$ 2.26 million agreement to strengthen Nigeria’s national health priorities over the next decade. The partnership, formalized today in Abuja, Nigeria, marks a significant step in leveraging African philanthropy to address the country’s health challenges.

Maiduguri, To strengthen health infrastructure in conflict-affected areas of Borno State, the Government of Borno, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and with funding support from the European Union (EU), has launched the expansion of Monguno Specialist Hospital.

Akure, When 30-year-old Ajibola Ibukunoluwa walked into the Comprehensive Health Centre, Isolo in Akure South Local Government Area in Ondo State, she wasn't just bringing her three-month-old child for a routine immunisation shot—she was stepping into a movement.

It was the annual African Vaccination Week (AVW), an initiative led by the World Health Organization (WHO) to promote the use of vaccines to protect people of all ages against vaccine-preventable diseases across the African Region.

The commemoration was held nationwide from 24 to 30 April. 

Yenagoa, Four months ago, town criers and media in Bayelsa State, notified caregivers of the launch of the malaria vaccination campaign for children under 5-11 months.

The Ministry of Health's message through the Nigeria Primary Health Care Centre, World Health Organization (WHO), Gavi the Vaccine Alliance, UNICEF, and partners was clear: families with eligible children should take their young ones to health centres to bevaccinated against the deadly disease, malaria.