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(L-R) Dr Shamaki, Professor Lambo and Dr Vaz at the stakeholders meeting in Abuja

Nigeria develops new National Health Policy to accommodate emerging trends

Abuja, 22 June 2016 - Finalization of the National Health Policy…
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Minister of State for Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire (right) addressing journalists on 2016 World Blood Donor Day

World Blood Donor Day-Nigeria requires innovative strategies for sufficient and safe blood supply.

Abuja, 14 June 2016 - The Honourable Minister of State for Health, Dr…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Northern paramount rulers adopt a holistic strategy to improve health indicators in the region

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