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The WR on inspection tour of facilities at Borno College of Nursing and Midwifery.jpg

Studying Nursing just got a lot easier”, says student nurse, College of Nursing and Midwifery, Maiduguri 

Maiduguri, 24 September, 2020 - As part of its health system…
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UN RC (4th right), WR (3rd left), UN & WHO personnel presented gifts to last polio case and parents in Maiduguri-Photo credit_WHO Ogbeide.jpg

WHO Representative urges Borno, the last polio sanctuary, to remain vigilant despite Certification

Maiduguri, 23 September, 2020 -  The World Health Organization (WHO)…
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Sensitization at Isiwu PHC, Ikorodu LGA by NPO TUB SW Zone

WHO supports government to integrate COVID-19 case finding into TB surveillance activities.

Abuja 22 September 2020 - “During a tuberculosis outreach in my…
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Nurse Akande attending to a patient at the accident and emergency ward of Maitama District hospital Photo credit_Ogbeide_WHONigeria.jpg

World patient Safety Day –COVID-19 pandemic amplifies importance of health workers’ safety

Abuja, 17 September, 2020 - When Nigeria recorded its first COVID-19…
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Dr. Inigbehe Oyinloye Babatunde WHO GBV Consultant and Hajiya Falmata of Borno State during sensitization meeting on GBV in Borno State

WHO supports Government to curb gender-based violence 

Abuja, 14 September, 2020 - World Health Organization (WHO) Nigeria…
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Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed (left) and UN RC &HC Mr Edward Kallon signing the agreement while WR (standing 3rd left) looks on. Photo credits_WHO_Nigeria

UN and Bauchi State sign Partnership Agreement under the Delivery as One Initiative, coordinated by WHO 

Bauchi, 11 September, 2020 - The Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed…
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Combatting health worker infections in Nigeria

Combatting health worker infections in Nigeria

When Dr Mark Anthony makes his weekly rounds in Kaduna state, from…
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Polio Eradication – Stopping the menace of polio gives me joy as a father - His Royal Highness, the Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Samaila Muhammadu Mera,

Abuja, 7 September, 2020 - When unfounded rumours led to vaccines…
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Prof Tomori (left) chairing ERC review meeting with polio experts

Polio Eradication-A Battle I fought with undiluted passion, says Professor Oyewale Tomori, a major player who made this feat possible

Abuja, 25 August, 2020 - At 74, Professor Oyewale Tomori is the…
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PRESS RELEASE - WHO and UNICEF congratulate Nigeria on ending wild poliovirus; call for strengthening of routine immunisation

Abuja, 25 August 2020 – WHO and UNICEF today congratulated Nigeria on…
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