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The wife of the Vice President Mrs Dolapo Osinbajo (Middle), Minister of Health (L) and the joint UN team

Nigeria re-commits to eradicating Tuberculosis and controlling Noncommunicable Diseases by 2030.

Abuja, March 6, 2020- Nigeria has re-committed to eradicating…
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Honorable Minister of Health, OiC WHO, Rep Government of Canada, Dr Meribole State Commissioners of Health

Nigeria launches the National Health Workforce Country Profile towards achieving universal health coverage

Abuja, March 3, 2020 - In renewed efforts to strengthen health…
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A cross section of the press conference

WHO reaffirms commitment to support Nigeria in response to COVID19

Abuja, 28 February, 2020 - Following the confirmation of the COVID19…
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One of the flood-affected areas in northern Nigeria

Nigeria strengthens capacity to address impact of climate change on health. 

Abuja, 19 February 2020 - Mr Ayeo Olomiete, a health officer from…
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Enugu State inaugurates Task Force on Immunization, to close gaps in immunization coverage  

Enugu, 19 February 2020 - “The formation of a Task Force on…
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Dr Clement delivering a speech at the Ministerial Press briefing World NTDs Day

Neglected Tropical Diseases not deserted, Government collaborates with WHO to create awareness  

Abuja, 05 January 2020 - Mr Emmanuel Kewe, a 27-year-old man says, “I…
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Affected States in the Northeast intensify efforts to curtail Lassa fever 

Bauchi, 31 January 2020 - “We remain grateful to World Health…
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Children displaying both cards for Measles and MenA as proof of vaccination

Nigeria reaches over 18 million children with measles and meningitis vaccination in high risk States

Abuja, 27 January 2020 - “I felt very happy when my two children…
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The Executive Secretary FCT PHC leading the German Parlimentarians and WHO OiC into to PHC Facility

The German Government expresses satisfaction with Nigeria’s efforts in polio Eradication 

Abuja 20 January, 2020 - Having achieved the milestone of reaching…
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The African Regional Certification Commission team listening attentively to the Director, Ibadan Polio Laboratory, Dr Adekunle Adeniji.

The Ibadan National Poliovirus Laboratory – A symbolic icon in Nigeria’s war against polio

Abuja, 9 January, 2020 - Standing at two stories tall and…
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