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Universal Health Coverage Day: High health-care costs in Africa continue to push over 150 million into poverty, says new WHO report

UHC Day: High health-care costs in Africa continue to push over 150 million into poverty: new WHO report

Brazzaville - On Universal Health Coverage Day, a new report by…
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Namibia media training on universal health coverage

Empowering health journalism in Namibia: A Workshop on Universal Health Coverage and Public Health Reporting

The World Health Organization (WHO) in partnership with the…
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WHO Namibia and MOHSS partnered for a media training focusing on UHC

Empowering health journalism in Namibia: A Workshop on Universal Health Coverage and Public Health Reporting

The World Health Organization (WHO) in partnership with the…
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Team from MHSS and WHO deliberating on improvement of quality care

WHO supports MoHSS to advance Healthcare Quality through the Japan funded project

In 2022, the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) developed…
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The WHO expert on health systems, Azmach Gebregiorgis, presenting the governance structure of LHCs.

Local Health Committees back to the fore of Mauritius’ Primary Health Care approach

In line with the Mauritian Government’s Health Sector Strategic Plan…
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As part of the Scoping Mission, the WHO team of experts conducted extensive stakeholders consultations.

Strengthening Mauritius’ Primary Health Care approach to improve the population’s health and well-being

By providing affordable access to quality health services, Primary…
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His Excellency President of the Republic of South Africa signing the NHI Bill into law

WHO South Africa Welcomes Signing of National Health Insurance Bill into Law

The World Health Organization (WHO) country office in South Africa…
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WHO Liberia staff inspecting consignment together with Central Medical Stores staff

Combating Neglected Tropical Diseases in Liberia: Nearly 2 million people to benefit from Mass Drug Administration against lymphatic filariasis and schistosomiasis in endemic counties

Monrovia, Liberia - In a concerted effort to combat…
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WHO Liberia Expanded Program on Immunization Officer addresses the audience during the launch of the nationwide polio vaccination campaign in Liberia

United Against Polio: Nationwide Polio Vaccination Campaign Kicks Off in Liberia

Monrovia, Liberia – The Ministry of Health in collaboration with…
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HE Hisao Nishimaki, Ambassador of Japan in Namibia, and Hon Dr Kalumbi Shangula, Minister of Health and Social Services

Improving universal health coverage through outreach health services in Kunene and Omaheke regions

Over 4000 women, children and vulnerable communities received access…
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