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The Minister of Health, Dr Diane Gashumba, providing Measles and Rubella Vaccine

Rwanda conducted a national vaccination campaign on Measles and Rubella integrated in Mother and Child Health Week

Rwanda has officially launched a two month countrywide Governance and Family Campaign starting with the Mother and Child Health Week and providing integrated interventions to mi

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WHO, UNICEF and Rotary International urge to sustain the polio-free status of Ethiopia

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WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti and The Director-General of the Kuwait Fund, H.E. Abdulwahab Al-Bader at the signing of the agreement - Photo: Kuwait Fund

Kuwait Fund and WHO in $4million multi-year agreement to tackle Neglected Tropical Diseases in Africa

Kuwait City, 24 October 2017 - Efforts to control and eliminate Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in African countries got a major boost this week, with the an

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Dr Akpaka Kalu WHO Ethiopia Representative greeting Former president of FDRE Mr Girma Woldegiorgis

Ethiopia Commemorated World Polio Day

Ethiopia commemorated World Polio Day on October 24, 2017. The dignitaries at this historic event were former President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) His Excellency Mr. Girma Wolde Georgis, His Excellency Dr. Kebede Worku, State Minister of Health, other distinguished government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, heads and delegates of UN agencies and honorable representatives of international organizations. Members of Rotary International and National Rotary Clubs, Representatives of CSOs, NITAG members and National Polio Committee chairs were also in attendance. The Federal Police Orchestra rejuvenated the WPD.
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Health workers at the UTH Bacteriology laboratory

WHO calls for strengthening of laboratory systems in efforts to fulfill their important role in the fight against infectious and chronic diseases.

The WHO Representative, a.i. Dr. Custodia Mandlhate has called for strengthening of laboratory systems in the country.

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A community oriented resource person in Niger State examines a young child for pneumonia

Ministry of Health, WHO experts highlight results of life-saving programme for children under five.

Abuja, 23 Octobe

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Plaidoyer pour promouvoir la ratification du protocole de commerce illicite des produits de tabac couplé au Lancement du Projet FCTC 2030 pour la lutte contre le tabac au Tchad !

La Maison de la Femme de N’Djamena a servi de cadre pour la cérémonie officielle de lancement du Projet FCTC 2030 de la Convention-Cadre de l’OMS pour la lutte contre le tabac couplée à la mission d’Evaluation des besoins. L’objectif de cette mission, qui se déroulera du    23 au 26  Octobre 2017, est de procéder à une série de réunions bilatérales et de   visites de plaidoyer pour promouvoir la ratification du protocole de commerce illicite des produits de tabac au Tchad.
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A midwife during a simulation exercise

Training clinicians to provide lifesaving emergency care for women and newborns

FREETOWN, 23 October 2017 --- In Sierra Leone, giving birth is one of the most dangerous times in a woman’s life.

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