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WHO officials and experts engaging in hands-on training for environmental surveillance, laying the foundation for the establishment of new ES sites in South Africa, as supported by the World Health Organization.

WHO South Africa provides technical Support to Enhance Environmental Surveillance Expansion in the North West Province

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Joint statement by WHO-UNICEF-ROTARY on World Polio Day 2023

Joint statement by WHO-UNICEF-ROTARY on World Polio Day 2023

Today, we commemorate the 2023 World Polio Day (WPD) by joining the global community to create awareness about polio eradication and urge parents to vaccinate their children.

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Catarino working in the community

Students support vaccination to save lives

Catarino Estêvão Fernandes Fran

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Child being vaccinated

WHO and partners support Angola in the fight against polio

Luanda, 24th of O

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Nigeria to vaccinate 7.7 million girls against leading cause of cervical cancer

Nigeria to vaccinate 7.7 million girls against leading cause of cervical cancer

Abuja, 24 October 2023 – Nigeria today introduced the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine into its routine immunization system, aiming to reach 7.7 million girls

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WHO active in the campaign

Volunteering to protect children

In the early afternoon of 9 Sep

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WHO Acting Representative, Dr. Humphrey, with some members of the high level delegation

Parliamentarians from Around the World Witness the Progress and Challenges of Sexual and Reproductive Health in Angola

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WHO reiterates commitment to support CSOs to advance public health outcomes

Dodoma - The World Health Organization, Tanzania, has reiterated its commitment to support Civil Society Organiza

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