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Thursday, 25 August 2016 - 7:16am

With thousands in urgent need, UN health agency scales up emergency response

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The United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) is ramping up its response in north-eastern Nigeria, where initial assessments have revealed urgent health problems among populations in areas formerly held by Boko Haram insurgents.

Thursday, 25 August 2016 - 7:12am

Nigeria warns of counterfeit quinine in market

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Nigeria's Federal Ministry of Health has warned that fake quinine products for malaria may be in the domestic supply chain.

Wednesday, 24 August 2016 - 5:09am

WHO Greatly Concerned About Nigeria's Failure to Avoid Polio New Cases

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World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Sunday it was concerned about the outbreak of new cases of polio in Nigeria, noting that it in no way undermined the country's tremendous work toward meeting its target of eradicating the virus completely.

Wednesday, 24 August 2016 - 5:03am

Nigeria to WHO, others: Fight against malaria must address counterfeit drugs

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The Nigerian Government has advocated for a strong Plan of Action in addressing the challenges of counterfeit drugs in the region.