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WHO Nigeria’s Quarter 2 Newsletter

WHO Nigeria’s Quarter 2 Newsletter ochembac@who.int Mon, 10/08/2026 - 22:10 WHO Nigeria’s Quarter 2 results show GPW14 and WHO AFRO Regional Strategic Plan (2026–2030) and Vision 2035 in action — from frontline women health workers driving faster detection and vaccination, to restored polio lab infrastructure strengthening surveillance, mobile outreach to unreached communities and expanded…

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