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Ensuring Health Equity: Narrowing the barrier gaps in accessing health care

Op Ed Dr. Clement Peter- WHO Representative - Liberia The theme…
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Namibia health care provider at an outreach point.

Strengthening capacity on implementing Primary Health Care Quality Standards

The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) is committed to…
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Meeting the health needs of Malians displaced by security crisis

Meeting the health needs of Malians displaced by security crisis

Ménaka – Sitting holding her newborn in the courtyard of her home,…
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free surgical camp

Hope and Healing: Integrated Free Surgical Camp Offers Relief to Zimbabweans

By Vivian Mugarisi Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe - For many Zimbabweans,…
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Training of Trainers on Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) - Mauritius, Oct 2023

Health and social workers empowered on Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE)

Port Louis.  Mauritius achieved another milestone in its…
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A distinguished lineup from left to right: Dr. John Koku Awoonor-Williams (WHO South Africa), Dr. Sithembile Dlamini-Nqeketo (WHO South Africa) Deputy Minister Sibongiseni Dhlomo (NDOH), Dr. Owen Kaluwa WHO South Africa Representative, Dr Nonhlanhla Dlamini WHO Ethiopia Deputy Country Representative and Mr. Thulani Masilela from the Department of Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation (DPME), captured in a memorable photo moment during SAPHC 2023 in East London.

South Africa Hosts first-ever Primary Health Care Conference

From November 14 to 17, 2023, the National Department of Health (NDOH…
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WHO augments its role against Gender-Based Violence (GBV)

WHO augments its role against Gender-Based Violence (GBV)

Her perpetually moist eyes radiated intense sorrow. She is reserved.…
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World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

Africa to build its own public health institutions to respond better to health emergencies

The World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General, Dr Tedros…
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World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus with His Excellency, Dr Hage Geingob, Namibia Head of State,

Dr. Tedros praises Namibia’s public health system…calls for further collaboration

The World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General, Dr Tedros…
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Community members receiving free medical screening during the launch of Integrated Health Service Programme in Thaba Tseka District, Lesotho

WHO Urges the Government of Lesotho to Prioritize Investment in Government-Funded Public Health Functions And Investing In Primary Health Care

In line with its goal to achieve Universal Health Coverage, the World…
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