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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

COVID-19 response in southern Nigeria boosts surveillance of other diseases

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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Dr Faisal Shuaib (right) and Dr Walter Kazadi Mulombo WHO Representative during the visit to NPHCDA Photo credit: WHO/Eromosele Ogbeide

WHO a veritable partner in achieving Nigeria’s Polio-free status, ED of NPHCDA affirms

Abuja, 27 July 2020 - The Executive Director (ED) of National…
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