Nigeria — News

24 July 2007

Religious leaders unite against polio

24 July 2007 - On Saturday, February 24, 2007, the Epidemiological Unit, Sokoto State Ministry of Health hosted 71 religious leaders. It marked the beginning of a new phase in the collaboration of key stakeholders to int…

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7 November 2006

New WHO Representative for Nigeria

Abuja , 7 November 2006 -- A new World Health Organization (WHO) Representative has arrived in Abuja, Nigeria. He is Dr. Peter Eriki, immediate past WHO Representative in Kenya. He replaces Dr. Mohammed Belhocine, who ha…

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24 July 2006

Emirs as catalysts in immunization drive

24 July 2006 - Alhaji Sayyadi Abubakar Mahmood, the 75-year old Emir of Ringim, is leading by example in Jigawa State, monitoring immunization activities in over 60 villages and hamlets at personal cost, to ensure that a…

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