To ensure quality implementation and adherence to the SOPs and Guidelines, WHO deployed 484 Field Volunteers, 68 Enhanced Independent Monitors, 45 Local Govt Facilitators, 19 APHOs and 6 Mgt Support Team to provide tech support to the vaccination team & ensure no child is missed.

World Health Organization (WHO) is committed to supporting and complimenting government's efforts to interrupt cVPV2 transmission or reduce cVPV2 cases by at least 80% by December 2024.

World Humanitarian Day is a stark reminder of how fragile humanitarian work is. We stand with all humanitarian workers, civilians and communities affected by injustice and power imbalance and call on all actors to respect humanitarian laws. #Actforhumanity

On behalf of World Health Organization (WHO) I congratulate the #NTLC on #PHC delivery on a successful QTR meeting presided over by His Eminence the Sultan of Sokoto. I congratulate the Honorable Coordinating Minister Health & Social Welfare Muhammad Ali Pate the Minister of State Health & Social Welfare

This is quite remarkable, swift, and unprecedented coordinated response to a Humanitarian disaster by responsible, proactive and accountable leadership. Congratulations WR for spearheading and leading such a high level UN delegation to Maiduguri. #proud to be WHO

To rapidly respond to ongoing Circulating Variant Polio Virus (cVPV2) outbreak in Kano State, from urban to rural hard to reach areas & nomadic settlements, World Health Organization (WHO) provides technical supportive supervision to ensure all eligible children are reached with 2 drops of nOPV2 vaccine.

On behalf of WHO Nigeria I express my sincere condolences to H.E. Umar Namadi Executive Governor of Jigawa State and his good people for the untimely death of many following the tanker explosion. I pray God will protect those injured and those left behind. I applaud the swift

Today I had a unique privilege to join H.E. Oluremi Tinubu First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, NDDC (Niger Delta Development Commission) and The uLesson Group at the launching of #NDDC/Renewed Hope Initiative Partnership and Flag-Off on the NDDC/RHI/uLesson Educational Tablets. The initiative is

Congratulations are in order Muhammad Ali Pate NPHCDA Federal Ministry of Health, NIGERIA. On behalf of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance partners, I’m reiterating my call for collective action to safeguard Nigeria's lives by aggressively tackling malaria to protect children, the future of Nigeria. This is indeed a significant

Met with the great news about WHO Nigeria award as the best performing country team on donor reporting. This award was received on our behalf by Atika and Nabila, our dedicated #UNVs in Cape Town last week. It is a translation of the dedication of our external relations team

This is wishing you a restful leave while looking forward to another successful year in WHO Nigeria under your transformational leadership. Thank you for your support and guidance during the previous year 2024.

Happening Now: Pleased to join HE the Deputy Governor Gombe State Government and people of Gombe State for the Flag-Off Ceremony for April 2025 #NIPDs back to back with the #AfricanVaccinationWeek and #WorldMalariaDay2025 a triple celebration World Health Organization (WHO) NPHCDA Federal Ministry of Health, NIGERIA

Was great and insightful meeting with Doctor Abdu Mukhtar National Coordinator PVAC and his team alongside our World Health Organization (WHO) colleagues from the PQ Department and Private sector representatives. We discussed strategies to optimize our cooperation and support to local production of

In continuation with his familiarization visits, the WRai met with the PEP Cluster team last week. During his remarks, he charged the team "to work with urgency to stop polio transmission in the country by December this year".Alex Gasasira Kofi Boateng raji musbau Erendira @OchehJa

Wishing you all the successes out there in Guinea Bissau.

To support the @ZamfaraGovt tackling the ongoing cholera outbreak, World Health Organization (WHO) has donated lifesaving cholera kits and medical supplies to aid the treatment of cholera patients across the state. Timely rehydration and appropriate treatment are key to preventing severe complications and

Dr Haruna Adamu Ismaila, World Health Organization (WHO) Zonal Coordinator for Northwest, officially handed over the items. Dr Ahmad Muhammad Gusau, the State Epidemiologist, received them on behalf of the Hon. Commissioner for Health, Dr Nafisa Muhammad Maradun

Happy Independence anniversary! Glad to share WHO's field success stories towards reaching every eligible child with life saving vaccines.

WHO Nigeria Welcomes New Country Representative: Dr. Pavel Ursu Presents Credentials to Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The World Health Organization (WHO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Pavel Ursu as the new WHO Representative to Nigeria, following the

Over 48.9 million children vaccinated in Nigeria this year alone — proof that polio can be defeated. Thanks to the Government of Nigeria, World Health Organization (WHO), and #GPEI partners, Nigeria has maintained wild poliovirus-free status since 2020. Through strong partnerships, tireless health