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L-R WHO country representative, Dr Mulombo, ED, NPHCDA, Dr Aina, Sultan of Sokoto Alhaji Sa'ad Abubakar and emir of Arugungu, during the northern traditional leaders committee meeting in Abuja photocredit Ogbeide E

Government, Partners, and Northern Traditional Leaders Reaffirm Commitment to Nigeria’s Immunisation and Health Services Goals

Abuja, 9 September, 2024 -- The World Health Organization…
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A group photograph from the 2nd meeting on the Migration policy

WHO, UK Government, supports Nigeria in developing a strategic approach to managing health workforce migration

In a decisive move to address the growing concerns over the migration…
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An eligible child is seen being immunized at Gadare settlemnt of Batsari LGA in Katsina State. © WHO/Jamilu Runka

Taking stands at interrupting community transmission of all forms of poliovirus in Nigeria

Katsina, 4 September, 2024 - “Before today, my child never received…
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Ladi and a health worker in fufore, LGA during couselling session

Giving hope to people living with mental health conditions in Adamawa State

Yola, 4 September, 2024-After giving birth to her fourth child, 28-…
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First-ever delivery of mpox vaccines in Africa outside of clinical trials arrives in Nigeria 

First-ever delivery of mpox vaccines in Africa outside of clinical trials arrives in Nigeria

Nigeria today received 10 000 doses of mpox vaccines, becoming the…
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A mother breastfeeding her baby

Health experts advocate for government and communities to strengthen support for breastfeeding mothers 

Maiduguri, 26 August, 2024 - A’ishatu Tafida, a 23-year-old mother of…
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WHO Nigeri Country Representative Dr W.K Mulombo presenting the CCSIV document to Lagos State Governor, Mr B. Sanwo-Olu during an advocacy visit in Lagos.

Lagos state and WHO collaborate for a healthier population 

The World Health Organization (WHO) Country Representative (WR), Dr…
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Addressing heavy metal poisoning in Nigeria

Addressing heavy metal poisoning in Nigeria

Abuja ‒ It all began with a mild stomach ache, something seven-year-…
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Figure 1 The market leader of ebonyi State International Market Lot 2 testing during the outreach.jpg

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 1 Handshake after signing of MoU to adopt a PHC to improve health indcies in Nigeria.jpg

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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