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Enugu State inaugurates Task Force on Immunization, to close gaps in immunization coverage

Enugu, 19 February 2020 - “The formation of a Task Force on…

One of the flood-affected areas in northern Nigeria

Nigeria strengthens capacity to address impact of climate change on health.

Abuja, 19 February 2020 - Mr Ayeo Olomiete, a health officer from…

Dr Clement delivering a speech at the Ministerial Press briefing World NTDs Day

Neglected Tropical Diseases not deserted, Government collaborates with WHO to create awareness

Abuja, 05 January 2020 - Mr Emmanuel Kewe, a 27-year-old man says, “I…

Children displaying both cards for Measles and MenA as proof of vaccination

Nigeria reaches over 18 million children with measles and meningitis vaccination in high risk States

Abuja, 27 January 2020 - “I felt very happy when my two children…

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Affected States in the Northeast intensify efforts to curtail Lassa fever

Bauchi, 31 January 2020 - “We remain grateful to World Health…

The Executive Secretary FCT PHC leading the German Parlimentarians and WHO OiC into to PHC Facility

The German Government expresses satisfaction with Nigeria’s efforts in polio Eradication

Abuja 20 January, 2020 - Having achieved the milestone of reaching…

The African Regional Certification Commission team listening attentively to the Director, Ibadan Polio Laboratory, Dr Adekunle Adeniji.

The Ibadan National Poliovirus Laboratory – A symbolic icon in Nigeria’s war against polio

Abuja, 9 January, 2020 - Standing at two stories tall and…

African Regional Certification Commission team reviewing immunization data at Orieru Primary Health Care centre, Ibadan North West LGAi

Count down Polio eradication –ARCC concludes verification of documentation in Southern Nigeria.

Abuja, 27 December 2019 - In the final lap of certifying Nigeria, a…

Mrs Mojisola Shotal, an experience TBA from Mushin LGA, Lagos State

Vaccine preventable diseases-Key role of Traditional Birth Attendants, the unsung heroes

Abuja, 18 December, 2019 - Mrs Mojisola Shotola is a Government…

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WHO and partners harmonize Government efforts to stop medicalization of Female Genital Mutilation

Abuja, 11 December, 2019 - The World Health Organization (WHO)and…