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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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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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Rallying action to curb cholera in Nigeria’s Lagos state

Rallying action to curb cholera in Nigeria’s Lagos state

Comfort Ajayi, a mother of three and resident of Lagos state says she…
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Mitigating the risk of cervical cancer with HPV vaccine in Borno and Yobe States, Nigeria

Mitigating the risk of cervical cancer with HPV vaccine in Borno and…
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Shun tobacco use – embrace healthier life choices

Abuja, 3 June, 2024 - Bassey Effiong, 42, started smoking as a…
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Making a Difference in Providing Quality Health Services in Yobe State

Yobe, 20 May, 2024 one of Nigeria's states battling with…
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Review and capacity building for health sector partners in the BAY states.

Restrategizing Health Sector Responses in the BAY states, Nigeria

In Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe States, at least 7.9 million people are…
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High-level advocacy visit on community engagement to the Emir of Fika. © Kingsley Igwebuike/WHO

Working with the communities to fight against meningitis  

Damaturu, 14 May, 2024 - For yet another year, Nigeria is facing an…
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a town crier, Mr Usman calling on parent to get their children to the vaccination post to recieve the MenFive vaccine Photo credit – Ayodamola Owoseye

Saving lives in northwest Nigeria with the new MenFive vaccines 

Dutse, 8 May, 2024 -  It was around 10 am when 55-year-old Usman…
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Protecting families against malaria using Long-Lasting Insecticide Nets

Abuja, 8 May, 2024 - Malaria remains a significant public health…
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