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Fatima at the MNCH session in Kwaya-kusar LGA. Photo_credit_ HTR team

North East Nigeria - providing essential health intervention in hard-to-reach communities one step at a time

Maiduguri, 19 February, 2022 - Relieved and smiling, Hassana Isa…

Group photograph at the commemoration of the World Cancer Day, 2022, Photo Credit_Kingsley Igwebuike_WHO

Stakeholders prioritize cancer awareness and sensitization in Borno state

Maiduguri, 15 February, 2022 - “I now have more information about…

Stage of Breast Cancer

Survivors affirm that regular testing for early diagnosis is panacea to curbing cancer.

Abuja February 04, 2022 - “In 2014, I noticed a small swelling in my…

HMH addressing media personnel during the 2022 World Leprosy Day Press briefing

Government partners decry stigmatization of people living with leprosy

Abuja, 1 February, 2022 - In commemoration of the 2022 World Leprosy…

The Minister of State for Health Dr. Olorunnimbe Mamora

World Neglected Tropical Disease Day: Achieving health equity to end the neglect of poverty-related diseases

Abuja, 31 January, 2022 - “The first time I noticed a sore on my left…

Adaptation of Gender Based Violence Clinical Handbook in Abuja.

Stakeholders move to tackle gender inequality in Nigeria’s health sector

Abuja January 25, 2022 - Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is based on…

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First ladies driving advocacy and interventions on elimination of cervical cancer in Nigeria

Birnin-Kebbi, 21 January, 2022 - I learnt about cervical cancer and…

Niger State Governor inspecting some for the screening and testing equipment 2

Niger state government begins cervical cancer services in line with WHO’s recommendation

Minna, 20 January 2022 - In line with the World Health Organization's…

The SC handing over the donated materials to the state government

WHO provides health care support, donates materials to Adamawa State Government to curb cholera outbreak

Yola, 29 December, 2021 - In its continuous efforts to support health…

John Audu after taking his first dose of COVID-19 vaccination.

Accelerating COVID-19 vaccination uptake among People Living with HIV in Nigeria

Abuja, 21 December 2021- The emergence of the COVID 19 omicron…