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WHO recommends free access for HIV care and treatment

Abuja, 6 December 2005 -- In order to achieve scaling-up universal…

Polio Victims Trust Association members Chairman PHAN Abdu Bako Hashim, left, Secretary PHAN Safiyanu Ado Sharfadi, Chairman PVTA Aminu Ahmed Tudun-Wada, Secretary PVTA Yusuf Umar

Against the odds - Kano cripples take action to fight polio

17 November 2005 - His may be a family of nine with three cripples –…

A new direction - An account of how the Borno Izala Group changed course in favor of OPV

Mallam Alifa Liman, a retired health worker, is becoming the anchor…

Mothers on the move - Yobe women making the difference in immunization campaigns

2004 was a period of uncertainty, but at the height of the…

One law, two voices - Reactions to the Katsina Immunization Law

Hamisu Ahmadu and Ahmadu Sani had no idea of a law making it…

Mike Ajayi

Partnering for the child - The human face of polio

On the sixth attempt, Mike Ajayi, teacher at Ajoke Nursery and…

"Reach every country, district, woman with proven health interventions"

"Reach every country, district, woman with proven health…

WHO Regional Director kicks off second round of polio campaigns in Zamfara state

6 April 2005 -- Enthusiasm and commitment for polio eradication was…

Jonathan Majiyagbe

Two of a kind - Rotarians united against polio

6 April 2005 -- They are both over 70 years of age, but for Adedehin…

Sambo appeals for more funding for health

Abuja, 5 April 2005-- The developed countries of the world and Member…