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WHO Nigeria

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WHO Nigeria

@WHONigeria

Official Twitter account of the World Health Organization in Nigeria

Abuja, Nigeria

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Joined March 2017

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Fiyin started bleeding just three weeks after giving birth. Her family searched for hours to find one thing that would save her life: blood. Her story is the reality for many Nigerians and the reason strengthening access to safe blood matters. Read the full story on our
Strengthening access to safe blood saves lives in Nigeria | WHO | Regional Office for Africa
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Every child deserves the chance to grow up healthy. Across Lagos State, a major effort is underway to reach children who have never received a single vaccine and to protect them from diseases that threaten their future. In the first 48 hours, outreach teams visited 1,078
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When medicines reach people on time, lives are protected. Nigeria’s upgraded Abuja Premier Medical Warehouse is another step toward a stronger, more reliable national supply chain. With 22 modernized warehouses supported through the Global Fund grant, Nigeria can store and
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@WHONigeria stands with @UN_Nigeria to honour the courage and service of peacekeepers. In fragile settings, WHO supports communities by strengthening emergency health services, delivering lifesaving supplies, training health workers, and improving disease surveillance. In
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🩸 #Throwback: #WorldBloodDonorDay We joined the global community to raise awareness on the life-saving importance of blood donation—while UN colleagues led by example, stepping forward to donate and save lives. Blood is irreplaceable. It cannot be produced in laboratories or
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What happens when the people communities trust most lead the fight against Lassa fever? In Nigeria, transport unions, religious leaders, and local influencers are transforming prevention efforts from the ground up. Discover their stories and the growing impact: Explore the
Mobilising trusted community voices to strengthen Lassa fever prevention in Nigeria | WHO |...
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Strengthening Partnerships for Impact in Nigeria 🇳🇬 Today’s joint mission stocktake brought together the Honourable Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, the Executive Director of the @GlobalFund, the CEO of the Roll Back Malaria Partnership, @UNITAID, @WHO, and
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Every 2 seconds, someone needs blood to survive — and one donation can save up to 3 lives. On #WorldBloodDonorDay, the UN Clinic, WHO, and the National Blood Service Commission (NBSC) joined hands in Abuja to mobilize voluntary donors and strengthen Nigeria’s lifesaving blood
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If you are experiencing violence at home and need to leave in a hurry: 🏘️ Identify a friend, neighbor, relative or shelter you can go to 🔀 Plan how to get there 🎒 Keep ready essential personal items to take with you
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#ENHYPEN Playlist for Blood Donors🎵 World Blood Donor Day might be over, but blood donation can take place all year round. With this playlist, @WHO & @ENHYPEN encourage those who are eligible to continue to #GiveBlood and give hope to others bit.ly/2026GiveBlood
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How long does the #Ebola virus remain in the body after recovery? Your question answered ⬇️ #ViralFactsAfrica @viralfacts
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Meet Nathan John. A regular blood donor. 🩸 “I do it willingly… nobody pushed me.” For him, giving blood is more than a habit, it’s a commitment to saving lives. Because the truth is simple: Blood cannot be created by science. Money cannot buy it. Only people can give it. Be
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Today is #WorldBloodDonorDay ❤️ Someone, somewhere, is waiting for a second chance. Be their hope. Be their lifeline. Donate blood today. ONE DROP OF HUMANITY Give Blood. Save Lives. 🩸
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