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New WHO estimates: Up to 190 000 people could die of COVID-19 in Africa if not controlled

New WHO estimates: Up to 190 000 people could die of COVID-19 in Africa if not controlled

Eighty-three thousand to 190 000 people in Africa could die of COVID-…
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Dr Fredrick Mate IOM Clinic Visit

Reinforcing emergency response against COVID-19 in Africa

In an expanded pool of expertise, the World Health Organization (WHO…
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Dr Samuel Bawa from Country office in Abuja facilitatindg one of the training sessionS

WHO trains additional personnel to support COVID-19 response in Kano state

From “COVID-19 does not exist”, to COVID is not going to survive in…
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WHO supports scientifically-proven traditional medicine

WHO supports scientifically-proven traditional medicine

The World Health Organization (WHO) welcomes innovations around the…
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‘Let’s fight this together,’ urges Nigerian COVID-19 survivor

‘Let’s fight this together,’ urges Nigerian COVID-19 survivor

Thirty-five-year old Salihu Umar was diagnosed with COVID-19 after…
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African countries start easing COVID-19 confinement measures

African countries start easing COVID-19 confinement measures

When COVID-19 emerged as a global health threat, African countries…
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Expanding COVID-19 tests in Africa’s most populous nation

Expanding COVID-19 tests in Africa’s most populous nation

What does it take Africa’s most populous country to curb the spread…
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Representative of WHO Dr Olushayo Olu and Honorable Elizabeth Acuei Yol, Minister of Health

WHO Representative, Dr Olushayo Olu, paid a courtesy call on Honorable Minister of Health, South Sudan

Juba, 27 April 2020 – Dr Olushayo Olu, the World Health Organization…
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