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Dr Osagie Ehanire, Minister of Health delivering keynote address at Special NCH in Abuja

Minister calls for strengthened health systems to weather the storm of new and future pandemics.

Abuja, 7 December, 2021 - Nigeria’s   Minister of Health, Dr Osagie…
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A Pharmacist sorting out HIV medications in a HIV center in UYO

HIV/AID-protection and early detection, promise of health

Uyo, 7 December, 2021 - To Ms Emmanuela Ezekiel will never forget the…
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A sensitization train in one of the settlements in Osun State

Osun state adopts integrated strategies, targets over two million residents for COVID-19 vaccination  

Osun, 3 December, 2021 - As the festive season draws near and less…
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The Deputy Governor, Alhaji Umaru Namadi presenting ITN to a beneficiary at the flag-off

Jigawa State distributes over three million treated nets to vulnerable populations

Dutse, 12 December, 2021 - The Jigawa State Government, as part of…
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Dr. Walter Kazadi (WR), being welcomed during the visit to the Shehu of Borno. Photo_credit Kingsley Igwebuike_WHO

WHO strengthens surveillance system, leverage collaboration with traditional leaders on health in Borno state

Maiduguri, 2 December, 2021 - In preparation for the Supplementary…
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Health workers attending to a female patient in a health facility

Cross River State empowers women on reproductive health 

Calabar - 26 November, 2021 - As part of the effort to achieve…
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Dr Osagie Ehanire Honourable Minister of Health, Dr (Senator Adeleke Olorunnimbe, Hon, minister of State for Health, Dr Walter Kazadi Mulombo alongside other dignitaries at the launch of the documents

World Prematurity Day commemoration-Nigeria sets additional standards for newborn care

Abuja, 25 November 2021- To commemorate this year’s World Prematurity…
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WHO COVID-19 Response Coordinator sensitizing drivers on the need for Low speed in commemoration of the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims in Ondo State

Stakeholders wade in to contain road accidents and attendant effects on Nigeria

Ondo, 26 November, 2021 - “It has not been an easy journey for me,…
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Dr Felicia Anumah.

Healthy diet and lifestyle modification essential to preventing diabetes

Abuja, 24 November, 2021 - “For diabetes, prevention is the cheaper…
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Antibiotics

Experts caution Nigerians against indiscriminate use of antibiotics to reduce future health crisis  

Abuja, 22 November 2021 - The World Health Organization is supporting…
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