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Group photo of participants at the National Policy Dialogue on the Future of the Adolescent and Youth Sexual Reproductive Health and Development

National Policy Dialogue: Shaping the Future of Adolescent and Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health in Nigeria

Abuja, Nigeria: Nigeria is prioritizing adolescent health, well-being…
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WHO personnel supporting the vaccination campaign

Nigeria Scales Up Mpox Prevention with Targeted Vaccination in High-Burden States

Abuja, To curb the spread of mpox, Nigeria launched a targeted…
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Lassa Fever Sensitization in Benue

Benue State, WHO expands Lassa Fever response with community-level outreach campaigns

Makurdi, Lassa fever continues to pose a major public health…
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Cross section of participants at the launched a collaborative initiative to integrate sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) with communicable disease interventions in Nigeria.

Nigeria Launches Integrated Health Services to Enhance Outcomes for Vulnerable Populations

Abuja, In a strategic effort to strengthen health systems and improve…
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Nigerian Government, WHO and partners Strengthen Cholera Preparedness nationwide

Nigerian Government, WHO and partners Strengthen Cholera Preparedness nationwide

Abuja, Strengthening Frontline Capacity NationwideIn response to a…
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Nigeria takes bold steps toward Hepatitis-free future with WHO’s support

Nigeria takes bold steps toward Hepatitis-free future with WHO’s support

Abuja, The World Health Organization (WHO) has collaborated with the…
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State Team members (State Ministry of Health, NCDC, IHVN and WHO) in Uselu market interviewing traders at Uselu market, Uselu community during the field investigation of the rumors.

Outbreak in Uselu: How Swift Action Saved Lives from Dengue’s Silent Threat

Benin City,  – A deadly fever gripped Uselu’s markets in June…
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Health leaders commit to accelerate action against severe chronic diseases in Africa

Health leaders commit to accelerate action against severe chronic diseases in Africa

Abuja – Health leaders, policymakers and development partners across…
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Health services provided at a makeshift health site for the people displaced due to the flood. Photo credit

WHO supports health response in flood affected Mokwa, Niger State

Minna, 28 June, 2025 - In response to severe flooding that displaced…
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A donor donating blood during the UN blood drive to mark World Blood Donor Day

Celebrating the Lifesaving Generosity of Blood Donors

Abuja, When Kemi Adesina donated blood for the first time, she did…
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