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Strategic partnerships towards transforming health systems and outcomes in Nigeria. Strategic partnerships towards transforming health systems and outcomes in Nigeria. 

Abuja, 5 August, 2024 - Embarking on a transformational journey…
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Bridging the knowledge gap by taking action to tackle hypertension in Ebonyi state 

Abakaliki, 5 August, 2024 - It was a warm Wednesday morning when the…
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Figure 1L-R, WHO Country Representative, Dr Walter Kazadi Mulombo presenting the the 4th Country Cooperation Strategy 2023-2027 which will shape WHO’s intervention strategies in Nigeria to Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara

Partnership for progress in advancing health and SDGs in the Niger Delta

15 July, 2024, Port Harcourt - In a significant move to advance…
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Breaking health barriers through harm reduction programs for people who inject drugs

Gombe, 4 July, 2024 -- In a strategic move to address the growing…
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Creating a safe space for victims of gender-based violence in Yobe state 

Damaturu, 1 July, 2024 - The first time Amina Tijani (name changed)…
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Rallying action to curb cholera in Nigeria’s Lagos state

Rallying action to curb cholera in Nigeria’s Lagos state

Comfort Ajayi, a mother of three and resident of Lagos state says she…
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Mitigating the risk of cervical cancer with HPV vaccine in Borno and Yobe States, Nigeria

Mitigating the risk of cervical cancer with HPV vaccine in Borno and…
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Two Adults smoking in the presence of children.

Shun tobacco use – embrace healthier life choices

Abuja, 3 June, 2024 - Bassey Effiong, 42, started smoking as a…
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Review and capacity building for health sector partners in the BAY states.

Restrategizing Health Sector Responses in the BAY states, Nigeria

In Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe States, at least 7.9 million people are…
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WHO Technical Experts providing practical guidance to health professionals working in Potiskum CSM Treatment Center

Making a Difference in Providing Quality Health Services in Yobe State

Yobe, 20 May, 2024 one of Nigeria's states battling with…
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