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Ladi and a health worker in fufore, LGA during couselling session

Giving hope to people living with mental health conditions in Adamawa State

Yola, 4 September, 2024-After giving birth to her fourth child, 28-…
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First-ever delivery of mpox vaccines in Africa outside of clinical trials arrives in Nigeria 

First-ever delivery of mpox vaccines in Africa outside of clinical trials arrives in Nigeria

Nigeria today received 10 000 doses of mpox vaccines, becoming the…
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WHO Nigeri Country Representative Dr W.K Mulombo presenting the CCSIV document to Lagos State Governor, Mr B. Sanwo-Olu during an advocacy visit in Lagos.

Lagos state and WHO collaborate for a healthier population 

The World Health Organization (WHO) Country Representative (WR), Dr…
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A mother breastfeeding her baby

Health experts advocate for government and communities to strengthen support for breastfeeding mothers 

Maiduguri, 26 August, 2024 - A’ishatu Tafida, a 23-year-old mother of…
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Addressing heavy metal poisoning in Nigeria

Addressing heavy metal poisoning in Nigeria

Abuja ‒ It all began with a mild stomach ache, something seven-year-…
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Figure 1 Handshake after signing of MoU to adopt a PHC to improve health indcies in Nigeria.jpg

Strategic partnerships towards transforming health systems and outcomes in Nigeria. Strategic partnerships towards transforming health systems and outcomes in Nigeria. 

Abuja, 5 August, 2024 - Embarking on a transformational journey…
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Figure 1 The market leader of ebonyi State International Market Lot 2 testing during the outreach.jpg

Bridging the knowledge gap by taking action to tackle hypertension in Ebonyi state 

Abakaliki, 5 August, 2024 - It was a warm Wednesday morning when the…
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Figure 1L-R, WHO Country Representative, Dr Walter Kazadi Mulombo presenting the the 4th Country Cooperation Strategy 2023-2027 which will shape WHO’s intervention strategies in Nigeria to Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara

Partnership for progress in advancing health and SDGs in the Niger Delta

15 July, 2024, Port Harcourt - In a significant move to advance…
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An individual who injects drugs sharing his story.jpg

Breaking health barriers through harm reduction programs for people who inject drugs

Gombe, 4 July, 2024 -- In a strategic move to address the growing…
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A client seen entering the health centre in Yobe state

Creating a safe space for victims of gender-based violence in Yobe state 

Damaturu, 1 July, 2024 - The first time Amina Tijani (name changed)…
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