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The Emir of Argungu (1st left) addressing council of chiefs in Kebbi State.jpg

“We will never relent” - Argungu Emir vows to ensure COVID-19 vaccination in emirate amid hesitancy

Birnin Kebbi, 3 June, 2021 - Alhaji Samaila Muhammadu Mera, the 33rd…
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WHO collaborates with Ministry of Health to tackle maternal and perinatal mortality

Kano, 3 June 2021 - “To achieve accelerated reduction in maternal and…
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The Minister of Health (7th right), the WR (4th right) and other dignitaries at the Press Conference to mark 2021 WNTD in Abuja. Photo credit_WHO_Ochemba.jpg

Nigerian youth commit to quit as WHO commemorates world no tobacco day

Abuja May 31, 2021 - “It is really high time I stopped smoking…
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 WHO collaborates with Legislators to improve universal health coverage and health security. 

Abuja May 28, 2021- Legislators from the National Assembly, State…
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Mr. Shuaibu assisted by healthcare workers providing skin to skin contact to his baby immediately after birth

More Nigerians are embracing skin-to-skin care to reduce hypothermia in newborns

Abuja, May 26, 2020 - At Kwali General Hospital Abuja post-natal ward…
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Change Management Retreat- WHO Nigeria staff re-commit to excellence and results focus

Abuja, 25 May, 2021 - World Health Organization in Nigeria has…
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Vaccination exercise at Kara in Benin City during the Africa Vaccination Week..

Taking vaccination closer to underserved communities- States optimize Africa Vaccination Week commemoration.

Benin City, 19 May, 2019 - Sitting inside the Church, Pastor Evelyn…
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The Minister of Women Affair, Dame Pauline Tallen, Minister of State for Health Dr Olorunnimbe Mamora, Rep of FRSC Corp Marshall, Rep of Minister of Transportation, Udu Ejemi and the WR, Dr Walter Kazadi Mulombo

Road Safety stakeholders optimistic that implementation of urban speed limits will reduce traffic accidents 

Abuja, 19 March, 2021 - To launch the sixth UN Global Road Safety…
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WR (Left) with the Honorable Minister of Federal Capital Territory Mohammed Musa Bello

Nigeria’s FCT Minister pledges support for implementation of Polio Transition Plan to sustain legacy

Abuja, 12 May, 2021 - With the imminent accelerated Polio Programme…
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Abinsi Community leader, Garba Yakubu showing WHO SCai,(Benue State) the river where thy get their drinking water.

WHO supports Benue State to curb a cholera outbreak among vulnerable populations

Makurdi, 7 May, 2021 - “I was not only scared about my health; I was…
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