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Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare with the Health Fellows at the end of the event

Empowering a new generation to lead healthcare change initiatives in Nigeria

Abuja, 13 March, 2025 - In a bold effort to improve the health and well-being of Nigerians, the World Health Organization (WHO) has partnered with the Nigerian

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Uganda reflects on mpox outbreak response

Uganda reflects on mpox outbreak response

The Ministry of Health (MOH), with support from the World Health Organization (WHO), held a two-day Intra-Action Review (IAR) for the ongoing mpox outbreak response in Uganda.

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Providing mental health care in the wake of Marburg virus disease outbreak

Providing mental health care in the wake of Marburg virus disease outbreak

Kagera, Tanzania ‒ Domitina Kahira, a resident of Biharamulo District in Tanzania’s north-eastern Kagera Region, is treading a difficult path to recovery after

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Eswatini Advances National Tobacco Control Reform With WHO Support

Eswatini Advances National Tobacco Control Reform With WHO Support

With WHO technical and legal support, the Kingdom of Eswatini is advancing comprehensive tobacco control reforms to repeal and replace its 2013 Act and modernize its national legislation. A four-day drafting meeting in Ezulwini strengthened the country’s tobacco product licensing system and built the capacity of 25 government officials across key ministries.
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WHO Country representative and WHO staff association President Dr Ozor, addressing staff during the celebration of 2025 IWD in Abuja

Celebrating International Women’s Day: WHO Nigeria honors women’s role in health and equality

Abuja, 13 March, 2025 - On 7 March 2025, the WHO Nigeria offices buzzed with energy as staff joined the global celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD).

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Nigeria fight Against Poliovirus in High Risk communities

Bridging immunity gaps: Nigeria’s fight against Poliovirus in high-risk communities

Maiduguri, 13 March, 2025 - In Jere Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno State, four-year-old Amina* from Mairi Ward in Buladina settlement has received intermi

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WHO boosts Gambia’s disease surveillance for rapid polio response

WHO boosts Gambia’s disease surveillance for rapid polio response

Banjul -The Gambia, certified free of Indigenous wild poliovirus (WPV) in 2004, continues its vigilance against polio resurgence following the detection of circ

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Maria Goretti Kemirembe: A Clinical officer Making a difference in Uganda’s public health landscape

Maria Goretti Kemirembe: A Clinical officer making a difference in Uganda’s public health landscape

In Uganda’s ongoing fight against mpox and Ebola outbreaks, a few names have stood out for their exceptional dedication and resilience.

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