Today, I officially assumed office as WHO African Region Regional Director . It is a profound honour and responsibility to lead this critical work at a time when the health of our continent is more important than ever. My focus is clear: to build stronger, more resilient health systems,

Vaccines save lives. WHO Nigeria team in action, supporting Federal Ministry of Health, NIGERIA to vaccinate 106 million children against measles, rubella, and polio. Working with countries, we are delivering #HopefulFutures for all our children. x.com/WHONigeria/sta…

The Red Letter: A National Call to Protect Our Health 📌“The Red Letter” from the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Ali Pate , is more than an announcement. It’s a call to every Nigerian to take ownership of our nation’s health. 📌Through this message,

I commend 🇿🇦 South Africa for leading the way in HIV prevention with the approval of Lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injectable for PrEP. Breakthroughs like this bring us closer to an AIDS-free future for all. #EndAIDS

6 million children protected. 12 million doses delivered. One goal: a future free from polio. From January to October 2025, WHO Nigeria, together with UNICEF Nigeria, Gates Foundation, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, Rotary International, and other partners, supported Federal and State Governments — led by NPHCDA

I am a strong believer that a data-driven, impact-focused approach with innovation, implementation tracking, and relentless problem-solving is how we can truly accelerate progress toward #UHC through a resilient #PrimaryHealthCare system. #VaccinesWork #WHOinNigeria

Nigeria, in collaboration with WHO and other partners, is intensifying efforts to eradicate all forms of polio by 2030 through government leadership, community engagement, and targeted vaccination campaigns. Read more: bit.ly/4oZabnu

Nigeria has been polio-free since 2020—but sustaining this victory requires constant vigilance and significant efforts The new WHO Representative and Head of Mission to Nigeria Dr Pavel Ursu joined colleagues from the Polio Eradication Programme, Emergency Preparedness clusters

Timely detection saves lives. Delay puts children at risk. After more than a year free from cVDPV2, Lagos State has detected a new strain of poliovirus in Makoko. With support from World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF,and other partners, the Government swiftly launched an emergency vaccination

Protecting children means overcoming every challenge. Power cuts shouldn’t put children at risk. WHO provided logistics support to 12 LGAs to preserve vaccine potency, aired radio jingles, and ensured timely community notifications through field volunteers. Thanks to donor

Security experts say the fall of El Fasher is a worrying sign the Sudan conflict is still “spiraling out of control.”

WHO Representative in Nigeria Dr Pavel Ursu met with EU in Nigeria 🇪🇺🇳🇬 Ambassador Gautier Mignot to formally acknowledge the signing of a new €4.2M agreement. This milestone strengthens Essential Public Health Functions to boost health security and advance Universal Health Coverage.

Reaching every community and every child with a sense of urgency.

On the ground today in Lagos with our high-valued community and teams bringing polio vaccination directly to the children who need it most. Every dose protects a child. Every campaign protects Nigeria and the world. 🇳🇬🌍 #WHONigeria #EndPolio #VaccinesWork

A pleasure meeting Prof. Peter Piot, whose pioneering work contributed to the discovery of the Ebola virus, and Prof. Heidi Larson. Their lifelong contributions to science and global health continue to inspire progress. Very grateful for the continued collaboration that

Every child deserves protection from polio. 💉 Today, the 43rd Expert Review Committee (ERC) opens to accelerate Nigeria’s fight against cVPV2 and strengthen routine immunization. With World Health Organization (WHO), @nphcdaNG & partners, we’re advancing health security for all. 👉 Learn more:

#Switzerland has been home to World Health Organization (WHO) for more than 77 years – since 1948 – the birthplace of multilateralism and the Geneva Conventions, and where peace and health meet. It is the first country in the world to adopt a national global health strategy; the Swiss Health Foreign

The outbreak of war between the United States, Israel, and Iran carries grave consequences for international peace and security. At this decisive moment, every measure is being taken to ensure the security of our national territory, our citizens,

In 2025, Nigeria made historic strides in the fight against Polio, achieving a 31% reduction in cases through relentless grit and innovation. From navigating riverine creeks by boat to reaching children in security-strained zones, the mission to protect every child continues.

WHO Adamawa State, in collaboration with the Government, supervised the Water sample collection at the Nasarawo borehole site on 12 March 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen surveillance and safeguard public health.