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The WR on inspection tour of facilities at Borno College of Nursing and Midwifery.jpg

Studying Nursing just got a lot easier”, says student nurse, College of Nursing and Midwifery, Maiduguri 

Maiduguri, 24 September, 2020 - As part of its health system…
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Sensitization at Isiwu PHC, Ikorodu LGA by NPO TUB SW Zone

WHO supports government to integrate COVID-19 case finding into TB surveillance activities.

Abuja 22 September 2020 - “During a tuberculosis outreach in my…
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UN RC (4th right), WR (3rd left), UN & WHO personnel presented gifts to last polio case and parents in Maiduguri-Photo credit_WHO Ogbeide.jpg

WHO Representative urges Borno, the last polio sanctuary, to remain vigilant despite Certification

Maiduguri, 23 September, 2020 -  The World Health Organization (WHO)…
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Nurse Akande attending to a patient at the accident and emergency ward of Maitama District hospital Photo credit_Ogbeide_WHONigeria.jpg

World patient Safety Day –COVID-19 pandemic amplifies importance of health workers’ safety

Abuja, 17 September, 2020 - When Nigeria recorded its first COVID-19…
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Dr. Inigbehe Oyinloye Babatunde WHO GBV Consultant and Hajiya Falmata of Borno State during sensitization meeting on GBV in Borno State

WHO supports Government to curb gender-based violence 

Abuja, 14 September, 2020 - World Health Organization (WHO) Nigeria…
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Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed (left) and UN RC &HC Mr Edward Kallon signing the agreement while WR (standing 3rd left) looks on. Photo credits_WHO_Nigeria

UN and Bauchi State sign Partnership Agreement under the Delivery as One Initiative, coordinated by WHO 

Bauchi, 11 September, 2020 - The Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed…
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Lutter contre les infections des travailleurs de la santé au Nigéria

Lutter contre les infections des travailleurs de la santé au Nigéria

When Dr Mark Anthony makes his weekly rounds in Kaduna state, from…
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Polio Eradication – Stopping the menace of polio gives me joy as a father - His Royal Highness, the Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Samaila Muhammadu Mera,

Abuja, 7 September, 2020 - When unfounded rumours led to vaccines…
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Prof Tomori (left) chairing ERC review meeting with polio experts

Polio Eradication-A Battle I fought with undiluted passion, says Professor Oyewale Tomori, a major player who made this feat possible

Abuja, 25 August, 2020 - At 74, Professor Oyewale Tomori is the…
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PRESS RELEASE - WHO and UNICEF congratulate Nigeria on ending wild poliovirus; call for strengthening of routine immunisation

Abuja, 25 August 2020 – WHO and UNICEF today congratulated Nigeria on…
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