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Minister of Health Flags-Off 8-Point Health Reform Agenda in Niger State.

Minna, 02 June 2016 - As part of efforts to revitalize primary…

Kaduna State Deputy Governor addressing participants at the retreat

Government collaborates with WHO and partners to deploy polio assets for strengthening routine immunization and primary healthcare.

Kaduna, 31 May 2016 - Kaduna State is working with partners, notably…

Dr Goosby (1st left) Mrs Oshibajo (middle) and Dr Vaz (1st right) at the opening ceremony of the TB conference

UN Envoy proposes private sector partnership to clear MDR-TB treatment waiting list in Nigeria by end of 2016

Abuja, 28 May 2016 - The United Nations (UN) Special Envoy for…

Northern paramount rulers adopt a holistic strategy to improve health indicators in the region

Kaduna, 29 May 2016 - Traditional leaders in northern Nigeria have…

Health camp for treating minor ailments in Chibok, Borno State

Chibok: WHO facilitates revitalization of the health system of a ravished community

Maiduguri, 24 May 2015 - The abduction of the Chibok school girls of…

A child receiving oral polio vaccine during immunization campaign in Kano State

Canada sustains its funding support for polio and routine immunization in Nigeria.

Abuja, 16 May, 2016 – Today, the Government of Canada, through the…

Participants with the IM, Dr. Etsano and Dr Fiona Braka

State surveillance teams get orientation on certification standard documentation for polio eradication

Abuja, 10 May 2016 - Having interrupted the transmission of…

African Vaccination Week ends in Nigeria with calls on Government to improve immunization and surveillance activities in security compromised areas and international borders.

Abuja, 09 May 2016 - The African Vaccination Week (AVW) ended in…

His Excellency, Governor Nyesome Wike (Right) and the WR, Dr Rui Gama Vaz

WHO Country Representative Meets Rivers State Governor-makes case for strengthening health systems.

Port Harcourt, 28 April 2016 - The World Health Organization (WHO)…

Training on promotion of key MNCH household and community practices

Displaced persons: WHO empowers health workers on maternal and child survival techniques

Abuja, 25 April 2016 - Given the dire need for quality and…