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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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High-level advocacy visit on community engagement to the Emir of Fika. © Kingsley Igwebuike/WHO

Working with the communities to fight against meningitis  

Damaturu, 14 May, 2024 - For yet another year, Nigeria is facing an…
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A household using a LLIN at her home to prevent mosquito

Protecting families against malaria using Long-Lasting Insecticide Nets

Abuja, 8 May, 2024 - Malaria remains a significant public health…
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a town crier, Mr Usman calling on parent to get their children to the vaccination post to recieve the MenFive vaccine Photo credit – Ayodamola Owoseye

Saving lives in northwest Nigeria with the new MenFive vaccines 

Dutse, 8 May, 2024 -  It was around 10 am when 55-year-old Usman…
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The WHO Officer-in-Charge (Dr. Pekezou Aurelien) and Interim Emergency Manager NEN (Dr. Kumshida Balami) encourage the participants during the mental health training. ©Kingsley Igwebuike/WHO

Strengthening mental health services in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states through primary health care integration

Borno, 19 April 2024 - In the midst of humanitarian crises, the…
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Women during antinatal care sessions

A journey towards Universal Health Coverage in Jigawa state, Nigeria.

Dutse, 15 April, 2024, In the heart of the remote Andaza community in…
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MOU, WHO and PSHAN Signing

WHO, PSHAN partner to accelerate primary healthcare revitalization in Nigeria

Abuja, 16 April,2024 - As part of the innovative drive towards…
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Intensifying new initiatives for TB case-finding in Nigeria

Intensifying new initiatives for TB case-finding in Nigeria

Abuja ‒ Around a year ago, Mallam Mainasara Mohammad, a resident of…
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