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 Zimbabwe prepares for ward based mass drug administration for bilharzia, intestinal worms and lymphatic filariasis

Bulawayo - To tackle the prevalent neglected tropical diseases (NTDs…
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WHO Country Rep, Dr. Jane Maina, talks to students during the MDA campaign

WHO's MDA Campaign Makes Significant Strides Against Schistosomiasis in The Gambia

North Bank Region, The Gambia - The World Health Organization (WHO)…
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Group photo of WHO representatives, MCAT officers, and programme focal persons from the four countries Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho and South Africa

MCAT South Africa Hub Retreat: Enhancing Health Programmes through Strategic Collaboration

The Multi-Country Assignment Team (MCAT) - South Africa Hub,…
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Sustaining the fight against neglected tropical disease in South Sudan

Sustaining the fight against neglected tropical diseases in South Sudan

Juba – In South Sudan, 19 of the 20 neglected tropical diseases are…
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Scaling up country support for NTD eradication

Scaling up country support for NTD eradication

Brazzaville - In 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) unveiled…
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WHO Africa welcomes new commitment by global partners to end neglected tropical diseases

WHO Africa welcomes new commitment by global partners to end neglected tropical diseases

Brazzaville - The fight against neglected tropical diseases (…
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media engagement workshop on NTDs programming in Zimbabwe.

Uniting Efforts to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases in Zimbabwe

By Vivian Mugarisi Harare, Zimbabwe – Despite their prevalence…
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Transitioning from BU-LABNET to Skin NTD LABNET

Transitioning from BU-LABNET to Skin NTD LABNET

Fifth annual meeting adopts recommendation marking pivotal milestone…
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Funding crisis threatens Africa’s fight against neglected tropical diseases

Funding crisis threatens Africa’s fight against neglected tropical diseases

Gaborone – With chronic underfunding threatening Africa’s fight to…
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WHO celebrates inaugural Mwele Malecela Mentorship Programme recipients

WHO celebrates inaugural Mwele Malecela Mentorship Programme recipients

Brazzaville – The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional…
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