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A Nigerian health foundation is stepping up HIV prevention efforts in Anambra State, where new partnerships are making protection more accessible than ever. The campaign proves communities can fight health crises with education and practical support.
Health advocates in Anambra State are ramping up HIV prevention efforts with free condom distribution and education campaigns targeting one of Nigeria's highest-risk regions. The grassroots campaign shows how local partnerships can tackle a global health challenge.
Over 4,400 people in Anambra State, Nigeria have registered to vote in an ongoing effort to strengthen grassroots democracy. The registration drive brings voting access directly to local communities across all 326 wards.
Anambra State has kicked off a major vaccination campaign to protect 2.7 million children against measles and rubella, two preventable diseases that remain leading threats to child health in Nigeria. Health officials partnered with WHO and UNICEF to reach every corner of the state, including hard-to-reach communities.
One of Nigeria's largest trading hubs is buzzing back to life after a week-long closure. Thousands of traders in Anambra State can return to work Monday as officials declare an end to the disruptive protest.
After years of Monday closures that strangled local commerce, Anambra State's governor is bringing businesses back to life with a bold security plan. Thousands of traders at Nigeria's massive Onitsha Main Market can now open their doors every day of the week.
After years of losing business to forced Monday closures, traders at Nigeria's Onitsha Main Market are pledging to reopen every Monday in a bold stand for economic freedom. The move could revive commerce across the entire Southeast region.
Twelve major markets in Nigeria's Anambra State are ending a forced Monday closure that has crippled businesses for over three years. The move promises to restore economic activity and give thousands of traders back their livelihoods.
A technical college teacher from Anambra State just won Nigeria's first ever National Teachers Summit award, taking home 25 million naira for excellence in education. The achievement marks the second major education win for the state in four months.
Anambra State in Nigeria has grown its emergency ambulance service from 10 to 60 vehicles in less than two years, including boat ambulances for river communities. The free service has already responded to 150 critical emergencies, from childbirth complications to traffic accidents.
Anambra State is teaching junior high students solar installation, robotics, and 13 other hands-on skills alongside traditional subjects. The move aims to prepare every student for real-world success, not just exams.
Anambra State just became the first Nigerian state to teach solar installation, robotics, and 13 other entrepreneurial skills to junior high students. The bold move aims to prepare young people to create jobs instead of just seeking them.
Over 2 million children in Anambra State, Nigeria will receive free measles and rubella vaccines in a massive 11-day campaign starting February 4. Health teams are going door-to-door, even hiring boats to reach remote river communities, to ensure no child is left behind.