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Targeting orphaned and vulnerable adolescents with services: Experience with adopting a multisectoral approach in Nigeria

Catherine GanaFHI360, Abuja, Nigeria
,
Edward Adekola OladeleFHI360, Abuja, NigeriaCorrespondence[email protected]
,
Chukwuemeka AnojeFHI360, Abuja, Nigeria
,
Mariya SalehFHI360, Abuja, Nigeria
,
Philomena IreneUSAID, Abuja, Nigeria
,
Hadiza KhamofuFHI360, Abuja, Nigeria
,
Kwasi TorpeyFHI360, Abuja, Nigeria
&
Otto N. ChabikuliFHI360, Abuja, Nigeria;Department of Family Medicine, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
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Pages 66-74 | Received 09 Oct 2012, Accepted 30 Apr 2013, Published online: 07 Jun 2013

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