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Health systems play a vital role in preventing and responding to violence against women. By sharing clear information, strengthening referral pathways, and listening to survivors, we can help ensure safer access to support and care. #EndViolenceAgainstWomen #HealthSystems #SurvivorCenteredCare

You’ve all heard of biopsy. But what happens after? Biomedical Scientist Yolly takes us inside a lab, where science turns cells into answers. Together for health. #StandWithScience. NOTE: Gloves are required when handling fresh tissue. Once the tissue is fixed and processed, it is no longer infectious and can be handled safely without gloves.

📢 WHO Nigeria is now on @WhatsApp ! Get trusted, WHO‑verified health information, disease alerts, and emergency updates—straight to your phone. ✅ 👉 Follow the WHO – Nigeria WhatsApp Channel: 🔗 whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va… #WHONigeria #HealthUpdates #PublicHealth

Stand against ageism. This form of discrimination not only harms individuals but also has serious consequences for their physical and mental well-being. Today's daily dose addresses this critical issue.

Tips to prevent anaemia: Choose foods rich in iron, folate, vitamin A and B12.

A 3 day training of UNODC-WHO Drug Prevention, Treatment and Care (DPTC) sensitization kicked off today in Abuja. Designed to build awareness and strengthen the capacity of stakeholders to address drug use as a public health issue rather than a criminal one. @Fmohnigeria

Stronger health systems save lives. In Niger State, @WHO is working with the Government to strengthen primary health care so women, men, and children can get the care they need when they need it. Routine immunization is improving. Coverage for MCV2 has reached 62% and IPV2 71%, up from below 40%. This means more girls and boys are protected from vaccine preventable diseases. During a visit to Minna, WHO Representative @DrPavelUrsu met health workers, reviewed progress, and heard directly about the challenges and solutions shaping PHC in the state. @WHO also visited communities affected by the recent attack in Shiroro LGA and met survivors receiving care at IBB Specialist Hospital. Health workers acted quickly, and WHO is supporting emergency coordination, trauma care guidance, and essential supplies. This work is possible because of the commitment of the @NigeriaGov, frontline health workers, partners, and donors investing in stronger PHC and emergency readiness. Learn more about WHO’s work in Nigeria: afro.who.int/countries/Nige… #HealthForAll #PHC #RoutineImmunization #VaccinesWork #EmergencyResponse #Nigeria

School resumes today across Nigeria and inclusion must resume with it. Children with hearing loss can learn, thrive, and fully participate in school; when the right support is in place. Inclusive classrooms don’t happen by chance. They are created through deliberate, inclusive teaching practices that ensure every child can follow, engage, and succeed. Here’s how teachers can actively support participation for learners with hearing loss in the classroom 👇🏾

Has it been a stressful week? Take a moment to: ✅ Enjoy a pose ✅ Breathe slowly ✅ Tune into yourself! You deserve a moment of calm. Here’s to a peaceful end of the year and a refreshed start to the next one! #SelfCare

Lassa fever is an acute viral haemorrhagic illness caused by the Lassa virus. It remains a public health concern in endemic areas. Here’s what you need to know ⬇️ #ViralFactsAfrica

From nursing students walking door‑to‑door, to faith leaders sharing life‑saving messages, to Godiya who walked kilometres with her two children just to access care — trust carried science into homes across Nigeria this #WorldHealthDay. WHD wasn’t just an event. It was people feeling seen, heard, and cared for. 👉 Read the full story on the WHO website:afro.who.int/countries/nige…

From outbreak response to health system reform, Nigeria’s health journey is global in relevance. This week, WHO convened ambassadors and heads of mission in Abuja to deepen dialogue, strengthen partnerships and accelerate progress toward UHC. Health diplomacy is shaping a healthier future for all. Read more on WHO website: afro.who.int/countries/nige…

Join us at the 3rd International Conference on #PENPlus (ICPPA2026) and help shape the future of #NCD care in the African region. 🗓️ 23–25 June 2026 📍 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Secure your spot. Learn more and register: afro.who.int/media-centre/e… #ICPPA2026 #EndingDiseaseinAfrica

Lassa fever cases are rising in Benue, and health workers are paying the highest price. With WHO, NCDC & partners, the state is boosting IPC, training staff, and protecting those on the frontlines. A safer response is taking shape. Read more on WHO website: afro.who.int/countries/nige…

Stronger partnerships help deliver better health for people in Nigeria. WHO Nigeria and the Ambassador of Hungary discussed how collaboration supports humanitarian needs, safer water and resilient health systems for women, men and young people. Hungary’s support for preparedness, humanitarian projects and capacity building contributes to healthier communities and helps protect vulnerable groups. @WHO continues to work with partners and donors to expand access to essential services. In the past year, WHO-supported programmes have helped improve: •Access to safe water, quality, and hygiene services for over 6.7 million people, including women and children in underserved and cholera-prone communities across Bayelsa, Plateau, Niger, Kano, Lagos, and Cross River States. •Sanitation Safety Plan (SSP) initiatives have reached more than 350 communities across five states—Lagos, Bayelsa, Bauchi, Niger, and Abia, strengthening water and sanitation systems and improving basic WASH services for vulnerable populations, particularly women and children. Climate resilience programmes are helping protect over 5 million people in high-risk areas through early warning systems, solarization of primary healthcare facilities, and the domestication of climate-informed health planning and adaptation interventions across 16 states, in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Health, FCDO, and Lafiya Palladium to expand access to essential services and improve health outcomes across Nigeria. Learn more about WHO’s work in Nigeria: afro.who.int/countries/Nige… #WHONigeria #HealthForAll #PartnershipsForImpact #StrongerHealthSystems

Working with @NicratGov, the Federal Ministry of Health and partners, WHO supports: •The development of evidence based national cancer control strategies •Strengthen the integration of screening and early diagnosis services •Promote stronger cancer research and data systems •Better coordination across national and global programmes This collaboration helps ensure more Nigerians receive timely, life saving care. It also supports progress toward reducing preventable cancer deaths and improving health outcomes for all. 💙🎗️ Together, we can reduce the impact of cancer and protect more lives. Learn more about WHO’s work on cancer control in Nigeria: afro.who.int/countries/Nige… #CancerControl #CancerPrevention #HealthForAll

Cancer continues to affect thousands of families in Nigeria every year, and early action can save lives. An estimated 130,000 new cancer cases were diagnosed cancer in 2022, with 80,000 deaths The top cancers were breast cancer (25.3%), prostate cancer (14.1%), and cervical cancer (10.7%). Strengthening partnerships is key to changing this reality. The @WHO Representative met with Prof Usman Malami Aliyu, DG of @NicratGov, to advance joint efforts on cancer prevention, early detection, and access to quality care.

@WHONigeria convened the Inaugural Health Diplomacy Dialogue with Ambassadors and Heads of Mission in Abuja A timely exchange on: 🔹 UHC & primary health care 🔹 Health security & preparedness 🔹 AMR & global cooperation As we look ahead to the 79th #WHA and Nigeria hosting the 5th AMR Ministerial Meeting, partnerships matter more than ever. #HealthDiplomacy #GlobalHealth

STAY ALERT! Alcohol advertising is everywhere — on social media, in schools, and even in the shows you love. And now, alcohol brands are using AI-powered digital marketing to target young people more precisely than ever. 📊 Did you know? A recent study found that 93% of 16–17-year-olds have seen alcohol ads on social media. Don’t let clever marketing shape your decisions. Stay informed. Stay confident. Stay in control.