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Group photograph after the flag-off of health sector field assessment on ASGM in Nigeria in March 2019.

WHO welcomes end of emergency phase of the 2019 Lassa fever outbreak but calls on partners to remain mobilized

Abuja 31 May 2019 – The World Health Organization (WHO) welcomes the announcement from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) of the end of the emergency

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Match past to mobilise people for the WNTD public rally

Choose health not tobacco: South Sudan marks the World No Tobacco Day

1 June 2019, Juba – ‘I got hooked on cigarettes at the age of 16 and smoked for 30 years.

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Permanent Secretary giving his speech at the Media press briefing to mark the World No Tobacco day

World No Tobacco Day –National Assembly approves regulations on tobacco control

Abuja, 31 May 2019- As Nigeria joins the world to commemorate the 2019 World No Tobacco Day with the theme, “Tobacco and Lung Health: don’t let Tobacco take you

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Parents caring their child

Ethiopia promotes effective early childhood interventions to ensure all children survive, develop and reach their full potential

The Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH) of Ethiopia in collaboration with key sector ministries and partners is promoting effective nurturing care interventions during early childhood to ensure that every child survives and develops his or her full potential in order to be a responsible and productive citizen that contributes to the national socioeconomic growth and development.
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Ministry of Health Officials, Partners and the general public march through the city to create awareness

Minister of Health Calls For Increased Advocacy About The Dangers of Tobacco Consumption

Kampala 31 May 2019:- World No Tobacco Day 2019 was commemorated in Uganda with a call to all sectors of government to reach most-at-risk population with strong anti-smoking mes

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The Regional Commission for the Verification of Measles Elimination reviewed the progress from five countries

The WHO African Regional Commission for the Verification of Measles Elimination (RVC) held its second meeting in Addis Abba, Ethiopia from 21-23 May 2019.

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Temperature screening at Mpondwe Border point in Kasese District

Over 18 million dollars spent to prepare for Ebola Virus Disease in Uganda

Kampala, 30th May 2019:- The government of Uganda and partners have so far invested over 18 million dollars in  Ebola Virus Disease (EVD)  preparedness and read

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 Dr Hon Anwar Husnoo, Minister of Health and Quality of Life receiving the ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ from Dr Laurent Musango, WHO Representative in Mauritius on behalf of Dr Tedros, Director General and Dr Moeti, Regional Director of the World Health Organization during the celebration of the World No-Tobacco Day 2019

Mauritius Awarded ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ for World No-Tobacco Day 2019

The efforts made by the Republic of Mauritius and its commitment and leadership in the African Region were recognized by the World Health Organization during the World No-Tobacco Day 2019.   Dr Hon Anwar Husnoo, Minister of Health and Quality of Life received the ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ from Dr Laurent Musango, WHO Representative in Mauritius on behalf of Dr Tedros, Director General and Dr Moeti, Regional Director of the World Health Organization during the celebration of the event on 30 May 2019 at S. Virahsawmy State Secondary School in Rivière du Rempart. 
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