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Healthcare workers, such as doctors and nurses, are in the front line of the COVID-19 response in Nigeria

UNODC launches DrugHelpNet, a network of Nigerian Doctors, Psychologists, Nurses and Counsellors to provide over-the-phone assistance to Drug Users in Need

"We must all come together across all sectors to support the government at this time of great need.” - Edward Kallon

I was quite impressed to see, for instance, Nigeria putting in place and immediately establishing a hospital.

Thirteen-year old Elizabeth Ogunsanya is not happy with the temporary closure of schools in Lagos, due to the spread of coronavirus.

"We will not wait for COVID-19 to reach camps for internally displaced persons before we act. They have already suffered enough from the decade-long conflict."

In coordination with the government, the UN is mobilizing funds that will ensure adequate essential health equipment needed for testing, quarantine and CARE.

“The United Nations system in Nigeria will support rapid procurement of disease commodity packages for surveillance, prevention and control, and clinical manage