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http://www.afro.who.int/en/nigeria/who-country-office-nigeria.html 28-03-2017 14:02:33
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Ivermectin is not recommended to be used in the prevention or treatment of #COVID19 .
✅ FACT: You should only take medicine for its intended use, prescribed by a healthcare professional.
#ViralFactsAfrica
Viral Facts
It's #BreastCancer Awareness Month
If you notice changes to your breasts, such as a lump, pitting of the skin or pain, go and see a health practitioner for a check-up.
Most breast lumps are not cancerous. Those that are, can be more effectively treated if identified early.
'To be at the helm of Nigeria's Vaccination efforts and achieve amazing results to earn you this kind of award, Dr Faisal Shuaib OON is truly remarkable.'
Dr Walter Kazedi
WHO Country Rep
#receptionforED
Ahead of Mon. 24 October, UN in Nigeria kick-starts the observance of the 2022 @UN Day activities with a 9 km health walk in #Abuja by Staff, partners & members of the diplomatic corps. The walk was declared open and led by RC a.i. Walter Mulombo W. Kazadi Mulombo Matthias Schmale Ronald D. Kayanja
It’s #BreastCancer Awareness Month.
#BreastCancer survival rates should not vary based on location. Yet, they do.
People living in low- and middle-income countries have lower breast #cancer survival rates and are more severely impacted by the disease.
This needs to change❗️
Make #mentalhealth your priority. Listen to Dr Terver Simon Chieshi as he shares his experience...
Gombe State has reported 58 laboratory confirmed cholera cases out of 690 reported suspected cases. To improve testing rate in the state, World Health Organization (WHO) donated #Cholera sample collection and diagnostic kits to the State Ministry of Health.
#HealthforAll
Breast cancer is the most common #cancer in Africa, killing thousands of women every year.
Treatment can be highly effective with early diagnosis.
🗓️ Ensure to get screened!
#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth
#CancerAwareness
Today is #GlobalHandwashingDay !
The WHO/UNICEF JMP 2019 Report shows that only 28% of the population in #Africa have basic #handwashing facilities (with water & soap) while 39% had no facilities at all. As we move beyond #COVID19 , we must unite for universal hand hygiene