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WHO Nigeria supports introduction of Xpert MTB/RIF technology for Diagnosis of MDR TB in Nigeria
In December, 2010, WHO announced the official endorsement of the new Xpert molecular technology. Xpert MTB/RIF has been described by many as a revolutionary breakthrough in the fight against TB. Xpert MTB/RIF detects …
Read moreNamibia health sector harnessing skills in managing increasing rates of Non-Communicable Diseases toward a national NCD strategy
What: Opening of a national workshop to sharpen skills in managing Non-Communicable Diseases Who: MoHSS, Permanent Secretary Mr K. Kahuure, MoHSS, Director: PHC Services Ms. M. Nghatanga, WHO Representative, Dr Magda …
Read moreKwara State and WHO/Nigeria to Partner on Child and Maternal Mortality Rate Reduction
The Kwara state government and the World Health Organisation in Nigeria are set to work together towards reducing child and maternal mortality rate. This consensus was reached at a recent meeting between Her Excellenc…
Read moreWHO hands over a Toyota Hilux to boost surveillance activities of the Ministry of Health in the final steps towards certification of Nigeria as a Guinea Worm Disease free country
In a ceremony that took place at the Federal Ministry of Health in Abuja on 15th July 2011, the acting WHO Representative in Nigeria, Dr. David Okello, handed over a Toyota Hilux pick-up 4-WD vehicle to the Honourable Mi…
Read moreHon. Minister of Health Lauds WHO Nigeria
The reappointed Honourable Minister of Health, Professor Onyebuchi Chukwu has applauded the World Health Organisation for its technical contribution towards uplifting the health standards of Nigerians especially at commu…
Read moreHon Minister of Health calls for action against drug resistance
Abuja, 7 April 2011 -- The Hon Minister for Health, Prof Onyebuchi Chukwu has urged Nigerians to heed the warnings from the public health community about actions that contribute to antibiotic resistance. ‘The time to act…
Read moreWHO hands over LED microscopes, Digital mobile X-rays, Lab reagents and other equipments to Federal Government of Nigeria
24th March 2011 -- At the 2011 World TB Day celebration event, The World Health Organization in Nigeria donated Digital X-ray machines procured with support of the Global Fund (GFATM), Lab equipments and reagents procure…
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