I am happy to receive a mission from AFRO at the WHO office in Abuja for the accreditation of our Maiduguri and Ibadan polio labs in Nigeria. Excellent performance of both labs.

Making #polio history is hard, but we can achieve this milestone through partnership, action and investment in surveillance, vaccination and science. The world came together to eradicate smallpox, overcoming significant technical and geopolitical barriers. We can do the same

AFRO polio coordinator, Dr Gedi Mohammed, and Dr Ndoutabe Modjirom during an engagement meeting with the Nigeria polio team.WHO Nigeria WHO African Region kofi boateng

"We must learn to optimize our lean resources to achieve maximum results", Dr Gedi Mohammed, AFRO polio coordinator told the Nigeria polio team during his second day engagement meeting with the WCO team, Zonal and State Coordinators.

Day 3, integrated MR-Polio campaign. The team supervisor and OIC PHC Tama crossing a river from takeoff point to his vaccination post, Gashe 1 Ward., Edati LGA, Niger State EndPolioNow WHO Nigeria kofi boateng WHO African Region NPHCDA

"Today is #WorldPolioDay. Let's protect our children by ensuring they receive their polio vaccines. No child should be left behind. #EndPolioNow#"   WHO Nigeria WHO African Region kofi boateng

We are so close, but the fight isn't over yet. A poliovirus anywhere is a threat to children everywhere. Today #WorldPolioDay, let’s recommit to the final push. We must reach Every Child, with Every Vaccine, kofi boateng WHO Nigeria EndPolioNow WHO African Region

WHO Representative Dr Pavel Ursu met with Dr Kelechi Ohiri, Director General of NHIA NIGERIA, to advance WHO–Nigeria collaboration on health financing reforms. Efforts are focusing on: ✅ Expanding and enhancing Nigeria’s mandatory health insurance model ✅ Increasing enrolment and

Thanks to the dedication of health workers, government partners, and donor support, millions of children remain safe from polio and communities are better prepared for health emergencies. Together, we can keep Nigeria polio-free and build a healthier future. Learn more:

"To ensure every child is reached and vaccinated in Lagos state, over 7,005 teams will target about 18,050 churches across the 20 LGAs with an estimated 500,000 children to receive the polio vaccine today". WHO Nigeria EndPolioNow WHO African Region kofi boateng

Borno State WHO Field Office conducts 3 days surge-capacity training for 27 LGAF and 210 FVs on Polio Eradication Strategies, reaffirming commitment to interrupt transmission by December 2025. WHO Nigeria Jalal-Eddeen Saleh, MD, PhD, FACP, FFPH(UK) Dr Pavel Ursu Alex Chimbaru Kofi Boateng

Assalamu Alaikum! Thank God it is Jumu'ah. May the Al-Ahad (The Unique) always be by our side in times of need, joy, hardship, and ease our situations. May we never become an object of ridicule. On this great day of Juma'ah, I pray to the Creator that His divine light will

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

Did you know that WHO’s traditional medicine (TM) programme began in 1976? Today, WHO’s work responds to a growing global need for evidence & data that can ensure the safe, effective, and fair integration of TM into national health care systems. Join the 2nd WHO Global Summit

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:

Strong leadership shown at the United Nations General Assembly as Member States adopted the Political Declaration on noncommunicable diseases and mental health. By setting bold targets to #BeatNCDs—such as cancer, diabetes, and heart and lung diseases—and to promote mental health by 2030,

WHO Nigeria PEP Cluster holds end of year retreat to review progress, key challenges and to reset priorities for 2026 to interrupt cVPV2 transmission. WHO Nigeria WHO African Region EndPolioNow kofi boateng

The WR in company of the PEP Cluster Team Lead with some members of the Lagos team during support of the OBR in Lagos state. WHO Nigeria WHO African Region kofi boateng

Cross section of participants during the WHO PEP Cluster end of year retreat identify strategic priorities to interrupt cVPV2 in 2026. Nigeria Stories WHO African Region kofi boateng EndPolioNow

Nigeria’s efforts to interrupt circulating variant type 2 poliovirus (cVPV2) by 2026 gained renewed momentum as the World Health Organization (WHO) #Polio Eradication Programme (PEP) held its annual strategic retreat. Read more: bit.ly/4pd582v