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Niger State Governor inspecting some for the screening and testing equipment 2

Niger state government begins cervical cancer services in line with WHO’s recommendation 

Minna, 20 January 2022 - In line with the World Health Organization's…
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The SC handing over the donated materials to the state government

WHO provides health care support, donates materials to Adamawa State Government to curb cholera outbreak

Yola, 29 December, 2021 - In its continuous efforts to support health…
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John Audu after taking his first dose of COVID-19 vaccination.

Accelerating COVID-19 vaccination uptake among People Living with HIV in Nigeria

Abuja, 21 December 2021- The emergence of the COVID 19 omicron…
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Health workers returning from a riverine settlement.

Caregivers and health workers brave difficult terrains to vaccinate children in hard-to-reach settlements of Taraba state    

Jalingo, 16 December, 2021  - For Ms. Ladi Jika, a 44-year-old…
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Dr Osagie Ehanire, Minister of Health delivering keynote address at Special NCH in Abuja

Minister calls for strengthened health systems to weather the storm of new and future pandemics.

Abuja, 7 December, 2021 - Nigeria’s   Minister of Health, Dr Osagie…
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A Pharmacist sorting out HIV medications in a HIV center in UYO

HIV/AID-protection and early detection, promise of health

Uyo, 7 December, 2021 - To Ms Emmanuela Ezekiel will never forget the…
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A sensitization train in one of the settlements in Osun State

Osun state adopts integrated strategies, targets over two million residents for COVID-19 vaccination  

Osun, 3 December, 2021 - As the festive season draws near and less…
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The Deputy Governor, Alhaji Umaru Namadi presenting ITN to a beneficiary at the flag-off

Jigawa State distributes over three million treated nets to vulnerable populations

Dutse, 12 December, 2021 - The Jigawa State Government, as part of…
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Dr. Walter Kazadi (WR), being welcomed during the visit to the Shehu of Borno. Photo_credit Kingsley Igwebuike_WHO

WHO strengthens surveillance system, leverage collaboration with traditional leaders on health in Borno state

Maiduguri, 2 December, 2021 - In preparation for the Supplementary…
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Dr Osagie Ehanire Honourable Minister of Health, Dr (Senator Adeleke Olorunnimbe, Hon, minister of State for Health, Dr Walter Kazadi Mulombo alongside other dignitaries at the launch of the documents

World Prematurity Day commemoration-Nigeria sets additional standards for newborn care

Abuja, 25 November 2021- To commemorate this year’s World Prematurity…
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