Nigeria's Vice President welcoming WHO Director General in his office at the Presidential Villa in Abuja
Nigeria’s Vice President believes the country should be an…
Nigeria’s Vice President believes the country should be an important focus for WHO
Abuja, 11 April 2018 - Nigeria’s Vice President, His Excellency Professor Yemi Osinbajo says Nigeria should be a priority for the World Health…
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WHO: Nigeria’s Lassa fever outbreak is slowing, but remains…
WHO: Nigeria’s Lassa fever outbreak is slowing, but remains a concern
26 MARCH 2018 | ABUJA, NIGERIA – After nearly 400 confirmed infections and 100 deaths, the spread of Lassa fever in Nigeria is beginning to slow but…
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WHO supports 16 African countries to protect against Listeriosis
WHO supports 16 African countries to protect against…
WHO supports 16 African countries to protect against Listeriosis
20 March 2018 | Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo – The World Health Organization has reached out to 16 African nations to provide support for…
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On the frontlines of the fight against Lassa fever in Nigeria
On the frontlines of the fight against Lassa fever in…
On the frontlines of the fight against Lassa fever in Nigeria
In early January, John had one of the most terrifying experiences of his life. The mechanic from a rural community in Edo state in southern Nigeria…
16 March 2018  |  Read more

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Immunization
The Immunization and Vaccines Development Programme provides technical support to countries in the African Region in order to contribute to the reduction of disease,…
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Mental Health
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Yellow Fever
Yellow fever is a viral disease, found in tropical regions of Africa and the Americas. The "yellow" in the name refers to the jaundice that affects some patients.
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Events

Universal Health Coverage: Everyone, Everywhere
07 April 2018

World Health Day 2018 - Universal Health Coverage

This year, the world will be celebrating the 70th World Health Day under the theme: of “Universal Health Coverage” (UHC). WHO is calling on world leaders to live up to the pledges they made when they

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News from Countries

Dr. Desta A. Tiruneh delivering a statement.
Gambia
Gambia Celebrates World Health Day 2018: Marking the 70th Anniversary of the World Health Organization
  "Health Journalism Award Launched and Media Institutions…
MDSR investigations take place in some of the most remote communities in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone
Making every life count: Investigating a maternal death in Sierra Leone
FREETOWN, April 16, 2018 - Sister Hannah B. Palmer pulls on her…
L-R WHO Representative to Nigeria, Regional Director for Africa, Director General, Nigeria's Vice President , Minister of Health and Minister of State for Health
Nigeria
WHO Director-General commends Nigeria’s commitment to universal healthcare 
Abuja, 13 April 2018 - The Director-General of the World Health…
H.E. Dr Kebede Worku, State Minister of Health and Dr Akpaka Kalu, Representative to WHO Ethiopia briefing the Media
Ethiopia
Ethiopia Observed 2018 World Health Day
Addis Ababa 05 April, 2018: The 2018 World Health Day (WHD) in…

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Hand hygiene in Ebola care facilities
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Sustainable Development Goals
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are 17 goals with 169 targets that all 191 UN Member States have agreed to try to achieve by the year 2030.

 

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