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During the second round, vaccination teams will continue conducting door-to-door visits, alongside outreach activities in markets, schools, churches, and health facilities to ensure that all eligible children are reached

Zambia undertakes the second round of the polio vaccination campaign to protect every child against polio

Lusaka, Zambia. Protecting children against polio requires…
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Four health workers recover from Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Four health workers recover from Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo—Four nurses who were being…
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Angola steps up the fight against smoking in the face of alarming signs of its impact on public health

In light of the worrying rise in diseases linked to tobacco use,…
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Eric’s Fight Against Cigarettes in Benin

Benin: Eric Loko’s journey to quit tobacco use

Cotonou – Eric Loko, 37, is a former smoker who managed to quit after…
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Eric’s Fight Against Cigarettes in Benin

Benin: Eric Loko’s journey to quit tobacco use

Cotonou – Eric Loko, 37, is a former smoker who managed to quit after…
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Accelerating regional action to advance mental health care in Africa

Accelerating regional action to advance mental health care in Africa

Johannesburg — Mental health experts, policymakers, civil…
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Accelerating regional action to advance mental health care in Africa

Accelerating regional action to advance mental health care in Africa

Johannesburg — Mental health experts, policymakers, civil…
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WHO Country Representative handing over motorbike keys to the Deputy Minister of Health

WHO and Pandemic Fund support Sierra Leone’s emergency response with donation of 16 motorbikes

Freetown - The Ministry of Health (MoH) and the National Public…
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Improving hospital care for severe acute malnutrition in children

Improving hospital care for severe acute malnutrition in children

Brazzaville, Kampala, Lomé—The World Health Organization (WHO)…
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High-level ministerial meeting on cross-border coordination on the ebola disease outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus

High-level ministerial meeting on cross-border coordination on the Ebola disease outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus

COMMUNIQUÉKampala, Republic of Uganda - WE, the Ministers of Health…
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