#Cervicalcancer is caused by persistent infection with human papillomavirus (#HPV). #CervicalCancerAwarenessMonth

Lower your risk for cervical cancer by getting screened regularly. Cervical cancer can be cured if diagnosed and treated early. #CervicalCancerAwarenessMonth

There are 21 neglected tropical diseases. Find out what they are and what causes them: . .#NeglectedNoMore

Protozoa.- Chagas disease.- Leishmaniasis.- Sleeping Sickness. Ectoparasites.- Scabies and other ectoparasites. #NeglectedNoMore .#NTDs

#NTDs . Fungi.- Mycetoma, chromoblastomycosis and other deep mycoses. Toxins.- Snakebite envenoming. #NeglectedNoMore.#NTDs

Today is the #NeglectedTropicalDiseases Day 2025. Here are 3 major facts about #NTDs

Protect your daughters from cervical cancer with the #HPV vaccine. Prevention is better than cure!. #ViralFactsAfrica

#CervicalCancer can be prevented by vaccination and screening. Get vaccinated.Get screened.Get early treatment.#CervicalCancerAwareness

In Nigeria, HPV vaccines are now available at healthcare facilities. All girls at 9-14 years old are eligible to be vaccinated. Get vaccinated.Get screened.Get early treatment.#CervicalCancerAwareness

Did you know?. Eating more than one 🥄teaspoon of salt 🧂 per day could increase your risk of a #heartattack. Preserve your health, avoid a high salt diet

Prolonged screen or reading times can lead to eye strain, dry eyes, and headaches. DO ✅ take breaks! Use the 20 - 20 - 20 rule to help your eyes:. 🖥️ After using a screen for 20 minutes.📏 Look at an object 20 feet away.🕓 For 20 seconds

RT @DrTedros: WHO comments on United States announcement of intent to withdraw. Geneva – The World Health Organization regrets the announce….

@WHONigeria congratulates Amana Sickle Cell Foundation on the successful launch of its first programme of 2025.

The foundation distributed blankets to sickle cell warriors offering comfort and care to those who need it most. This heartfelt gesture reflects its unwavering commitment to enhancing the wellbeing of its beneficiaries.

A big congratulations to the Board of Trustees, led by His Excellency Arc Audu Sule Katagum (Wazirin Katagum), and everyone involved in this impactful and historic event. Your dedication continues to inspire hope and strength in the community.

With the technical support of @WHO, @OCHANigeria, @UNFPANigeria, @RESCUEorg, @fhi360, & RHHF, & other @UN_Nigeria agencies, Int'l & Nat'l NGOs & SMOH of the BAY States, recently developed a NE Humanitarian Health Response Strategy & Health Sector Localization Strategy Plan.

Thanks to funding from @eu_echo, these strategy documents aim to ensure effective coordination, rapid response, and resilience-building of the health systems in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe states during this critical transition period.

Thanks to the funding from @eu_echo as well as efforts from committed partners, Northeast Nigeria is moving closer to achieving coordinated, equitable access to health care services while strengthening health system in the region.