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Lutter contre les infections des travailleurs de la santé au Nigéria

Lutter contre les infections des travailleurs de la santé au Nigéria

When Dr Mark Anthony makes his weekly rounds in Kaduna state, from…
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Polio Eradication – Stopping the menace of polio gives me joy as a father - His Royal Highness, the Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Samaila Muhammadu Mera,

Abuja, 7 September, 2020 - When unfounded rumours led to vaccines…
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Prof Tomori (left) chairing ERC review meeting with polio experts

Polio Eradication-A Battle I fought with undiluted passion, says Professor Oyewale Tomori, a major player who made this feat possible

Abuja, 25 August, 2020 - At 74, Professor Oyewale Tomori is the…
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PRESS RELEASE - WHO and UNICEF congratulate Nigeria on ending wild poliovirus; call for strengthening of routine immunisation

Abuja, 25 August 2020 – WHO and UNICEF today congratulated Nigeria on…
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HE Governor Uzodinma of Imo State launching the Mobile Health Insurance Programme in Owerri

Imo State Launches Innovative Mobile Health Insurance Programme with Technical Support from WHO

Owerri, 20 August, 2020 - The Governor of Imo State, His Excellency…
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The Hospital Coordinator (Obstetrician and Gynaecologist) in a review meeting with the MROs.v1.

WHO provides technical support to government on maternal and perinatal data surveillance

Abuja, 18 August, 2020 - The World Health Organization (WHO), in…
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COVID-19 response in southern Nigeria boosts surveillance of other diseases

La réponse à la COVID-19 dans le sud du Nigéria renforce la surveillance d'autres maladies

In many countries, tackling the COVID-19 pandemic has taken cues from…
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Mrs Sharia, a health worker counseling mother on breastfeeding practices

World Breastfeeding Week 2020- Caregivers emphasize breastfeeding benefits for mother and child

Abuja, 8 August 2020 - "Exclusive Breastfeeding in the first six…
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Health worker taking COVID-19 sample in Makarfi LGA in Kaduna state

Kaduna State and WHO scale up COVID-19 and  TB search with mobile testing in communities

Kaduna, 6 August 2020 - World Health Organization (WHO) Nigeria has…
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Nigeria’s Minister of Health, briefing the media on 2020 World Hepatitis Day in Abuja/ Photo credit-

World Hepatitis Day-In Nigeria, an estimated 20 million people are chronically infected

Abuja, 28 July, 2020 - To commemorate the 2020 World Hepatitis Day,…
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