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Why Oral Health Matters

Nairobi, 16 April 2004 -- Oral health is an integral part of general…
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African countries urged to increase allocation to oral health care

Nairobi, 15 April 2004 -- African countries have been urged to…
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Planning Conference for Oral Health in the African Region

Brazzaville (Congo), Ferney Voltaire (France), 8 April 2004 --…
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Dr Samba urges protection of pregnant women, children from malaria

Brazzaville, 25 April 2003 -- "As we commemorate Africa Malaria Day…
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Dr Samba lauds role of partners in fight against malaria

Brazzaville, 30 April 2003 -- The World Health Organization (WHO)…
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Home Based Care For Malaria" Campaign Launched

24 May 2002-- An electronic media campaign on Home Based Care for…
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WHO Task Force on Immunization: Call for nominations

The WHO Regional Office for Africa is soliciting proposals for…
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WHO calls for early diagnostic tests for Lassa fever

1 APRIL 2016 - Lassa fever has killed more than 160 people in West…
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Tanzanian Prime Minister Calls for Greater Government-Private Sector Cooperation in Malaria Control

Arusha, 19 November -- Tanzania's Prime Minister, Frederick Sumaye,…
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The number of overweight children aged under 5 in Africa has nearly doubled since 1990

Commission presents its final report, calling for high-level action…
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