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📢 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

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…

Thousands of children now have a stronger chance of surviving malaria. During a 4‑day malaria vaccine introduction and routine childhood immunization intensification exercise, teams supported by @WHONigeria and @gavi reached children aged 5 to 21 months across the state. At least 113,000 children received their first dose of the malaria vaccine. Each dose is a step toward reducing illness and deaths

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.

When the lights go out, lives are put at risk. But in two Nigerian communities, clean solar power is rewriting the story of childbirth, vaccination, and emergency care. From midnight deliveries to reliable cold-chain storage, see how energy is transforming health. 👉 Read the full story on the WHO website. Read more: afro.who.int/countries/nige…

@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

Nigeria advances its national response to HIV, Viral Hepatitis, and STIs with support from WHO and partners In a meeting led by @DrPavelUrsu, @WHONigeria and the National AIDS, Viral Hepatitis and STIs Control Programme (@nascpfmoh) agreed on key next steps to accelerate progress toward eliminating these infections in Nigeria.

Yes, we can end TB! While #TB is preventable and curable, it remains a silent threat transmitted simply through the air we breathe. Understanding the risks is the first step toward TB control.

Every child deserves the chance to grow, learn and thrive. Nigeria is taking important steps to make good nutrition a reality for more families. This week, the @WHONigeria’s @DrPavelUrsu met with the House Committee on Nutrition and Food Security, chaired by Hon. Chike John Okafor, to deepen collaboration that supports Nigeria’s efforts to reduce malnutrition and strengthen food security. Nigeria continues to face a high burden of undernutrition. NDHS 2024 shows little or no improvement since 2018: child wasting rose from 7%→8%, underweight 22%→27%, stunting 37%→40%, and exclusive breastfeeding remains at 29%. With renewed focus on evidence‑based policies and stronger systems, there’s a real opportunity to accelerate progress for millions of children.

From mental health support to routine immunisation, mobile clinics are bringing lifesaving services closer to underserved communities in Adamawa State. Discover how this approach is improving access for thousands: bit.ly/4um7jVl

Hearing loss shouldn’t stop children from learning and thriving. Teachers 🧑‍🏫, you can: - Seat the child at the front so they can see and hear you clearly - Use good lighting and face the child when speaking - Encourage children with hearing aids or implants to use them consistently - Support peers in helping children express their needs confidently - Create supportive classroom environments Learn more 🔗 bit.ly/4l97XkQ #WorldHearingDay

#Lassafever is a viral illness common in West Africa and can range from mild to severe. Early recognition of symptoms is key to getting timely care and preventing complications. Protect yourself and your community by staying informed and seeking help early. #LassaFever #HealthAwareness

Every day, millions of Nigerians face preventable health risks—from hypertension, epidemics, and lead poisoning. Strengthening partnerships is key to protecting lives. @WHONigeria, led by @DrPavelUrsu, met with @nanlopogbureke of @ResolveTSL Nigeria to deepen collaboration that supports communities across the country. Together, @WHO and @ResolveTSL are working with government and partners to: • Reduce cardiovascular disease deaths — The prevalence of hypertension in Nigeria is estimated at 38%. • Strengthen epidemic preparedness and response capacity in high-risk areas countrywide • Prevent lead poisoning, which disproportionately affects children in over 12 states where there is increasing informal recycling of electronic wastes and artisanal mining. This collaboration—supported by partners and donors—helps advance Nigeria’s progress toward safer, healthier communities. 🔗 Learn more about WHO’s work in Nigeria: afro.who.int/countries/Nige… #HealthForAll #NCDPrevention #NigeriaHealth

As the second phase of the Measles–Rubella (MR) campaign begins, here are a few important things to know about the Measles–Rubella vaccine. #vaccineswork @viralfacts

Too much salt raises your risk of high blood pressure, stroke and heart disease. Make healthier choices today. Protect your heart #KnowYourFood

Nigeria loses an estimated 100,000 infants every year to sickle cell disease — one of the highest burdens globally. Strengthening primary health care is essential to changing this reality.

Here are the numbers that matter: 👇🏾 👶🏾 9m–14y: Measles & Rubella 🧒🏾 5+ years: Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) 👧🏾 Girls 9y: HPV 👩🏾‍⚕️ 47,000+ health workers in training 🚑 20,000 vaccination teams + 42,000 mobilizers deploying nationwide 🛡️ MR vaccine integration strengthening long-term protection 📈 Routine MR coverage projected to rise by up to 80% Together, we’re ending preventable diseases — one child at a time. 🔗 afro.who.int/countries/nige… #VaccinesWork #MRPhase2 #HealthForAll #ImmunizationNigeria #MeaslesRubella

Every child deserves protection. Across Southern Nigeria, Phase 2 of the Measles‑Rubella campaign is expanding integrated services to keep millions safe. With leadership from @NPHCDAng , and @WHO @gavi and other partners providing strong technical and operational support — training and deployment are underway in Lagos, Ondo, Bayelsa, Ekiti, Osun, Ogun, Delta & Edo.