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Nigeria Launches First National Antimicrobial Resistance Survey

Nigeria Launches First National Antimicrobial Resistance Survey

Abuja, Nigeria has launched its first nationally representative…
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1A WHO volunteer at the field providing health services to women and children at a camp for people displaced by flood in Adamawa State

Early health preparedness protects families during seasonal floods in Adamawa State

Yola, In flood-prone Adamawa State, north-east Nigeria, early health…
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Nigeria, WHO and Partners Reaffirm Commitment to End All Forms of Polio by 2030

Nigeria, WHO and Partners Reaffirm Commitment to End All Forms of Polio by 2030

Abuja, Nigeria, in collaboration with WHO and other partners, is…
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MR campaign; children displayimg their vaccination cards

Nigeria’s Commitment to Measles and Rubella Elimination by 2030

Abuja, Nigeria remains committed to the global goal of eliminating…
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Figure 1Market sensitisation on mpox for prevention, behvaioural change and early health seeking -

Nigeria reviews mpox guidelines and boosts community awareness to reduce transmission.

Abuja, Nigeria is taking significant steps to strengthen its national…
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Nigeria advances nursing and midwifery reforms to strengthen health workforce

Nigeria advances nursing and midwifery reforms to strengthen health workforce

Abuja, Nigeria's government launched a national strategy to…
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Figure 1 Health facility assessment for the expansion of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis in an hospital in calabar, Cross River State

Nigeria accelerating action to expand HIV prevention options with long-acting injectable PrEP

Nigeria is accelerating its efforts to eradicate AIDS as a public…
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Children showing off vaccination cards after being vaccinated.

Nigeria intensifies fight against vaccine-preventable diseases with nationwide measles–rubella and polio campaign

Abuja, The Government of Nigeria has launched a nationwide integrated…
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Dr Pavel Ursu During the presentation of his credentials

WHO Welcomes New Country Representative: Dr. Pavel Ursu Presents Credentials to Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Abuja, The World Health Organization (WHO) is pleased to announce the…
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Nigeria strengthens mental health response using public health perspective

Nigeria strengthens mental health response using public health perspective

Abuja ‒ Nigeria has revitalized mental health policy and programmes…
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