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- Nigeria is taking a bold step toward a healthier, more resilient future. The groundbreaking Localization Project in Ogun State marks a major investment in local production — strengthening health security, creating jobs, and reducing reliance on imported medical products. Today,
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Welcomed Dr Michael Adekunle Charles, CEO @RBMpartnership Focused discussion on accelerating efforts to reach malaria targets in Nigeria and globally - with urgency to save more lives where the burden is highest. #EndMalaria #Nigeria #UHC #HealthForAll
- Stronger health communication can save lives — from preventing malaria to supporting safer pregnancies and improving access to HIV, TB and SRHR services across Nigeria. To strengthen how health information reaches families, communities, and frontline workers, more than 50
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.@WHO, with funding from the Contingency Fund for Emergencies (CFE), supported Nigeria's Lassa fever response by co-designing and producing over 80,000 IEC and social behaviour change materials in line with the National Lassa Fever Incident Action Plan (IAP). The materials,
- Replying to @WHONigeria74 experts from all 36 states and the FCT, including government leaders, public health institutions, academia, professional bodies, the private sector, and partners, worked together to identify what is working well and where support is most needed. Together, the stakeholder
- Stronger health systems save lives — and for millions of Nigerians, stronger public health services mean earlier detection of outbreaks, safer communities, and better access to essential care. With support from the @EUinNigeria, @WHO and the @Fmohnigeria convened a national
- What is #Bundibugyo virus disease? Here's what you need to know ⬇️ #ViralFacts @viralfacts #ebolapreparedness
00:00 - Children under five face nearly three times the risk of illness from unsafe food compared to older children and adults. Although they make up just 9% of the global population, they account for almost one-third of all cases of foodborne diseases especially diarrhoeal infections
- WHO Nigeria repostedNo one should die from foodborne diseases. Strong food safety systems help detect risks early, prevent outbreaks and protect public health. Learn about food safety and safe handling to reduce risks: who.int/news-room/fact… #WorldFoodSafetyDay
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Meet Toxoplasma gondii — a sneaky little parasite that lives in cat litter and causes toxoplasmosis infection. For most people it's a non-event, but during pregnancy? It can seriously harm the fetus. Simple fix: Wash your hands after every litter box change. If you are
- Sometimes, food can look good and still make you sick. Harmful germs and chemicals can hide in everyday foods such as: 🍗 Meat, seafood, milk and cheese 🥬 Unwashed fruit and vegetables 🐟 Fish and seafood 🌾 Rice and grains 🚰 Drinking water You can reduce your risk of
- WHO Nigeria repostedEvery meal is a chance to protect your family. Over 1.5 million people die from foodborne diseases every year. The burden is real, but so are the solutions. Watch to learn 5 simple ways to reduce the risk of foodborne disease at home, and ensure safer food everywhere. 🆕 WHO
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