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Risk of COVID-19 surge threatens Africa’s health facilities

Risk of COVID-19 surge threatens Africa’s health facilities

As the risk of a surge in COVID-19 cases increases, African countries…
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The Minister of Health (7th right), the WR (4th right) and other dignitaries at the Press Conference to mark 2021 WNTD in Abuja. Photo credit_WHO_Ochemba.jpg

Nigerian youth commit to quit as WHO commemorates world no tobacco day

Abuja May 31, 2021 - “It is really high time I stopped smoking…
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WHO collaborates with Ministry of Health to tackle maternal and perinatal mortality

Kano, 3 June 2021 - “To achieve accelerated reduction in maternal and…
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“We will never relent” - Argungu Emir vows to ensure COVID-19 vaccination in emirate amid hesitancy

Birnin Kebbi, 3 June, 2021 - Alhaji Samaila Muhammadu Mera, the 33rd…
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For Medical Director of Mekelle Hospital, Dr Kahsay Gebremedhin, staying home was not an option when conflict erupted in Mekelle.  He had a medical team to lead and patients to treat.

Health workers in Mekelle continue to provide services amid challenges

For Medical Director of Mekelle Hospital, Dr Kahsay Gebremedhin,…
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World No-Tobacco Day 2021: Stronger Tobacco Legislative Framework and extension of the Tobacco Cessation Services to better fight the tobacco epidemic in Mauritius

Mauritius marks the World No-Tobacco Day this year through two…
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Second Training of Trainers on Infection Prevention and Control

Port Louis.  Some 27 health care workers, involving specialists,…
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Ghana COVAX Facility on arrival

Ghana shares success story in COVID-19 vaccine rollout with Cote d’Ivoire

News on the discovery of COVID-19 vaccine brought with it, a renewed…
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