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All Cabo Verdeans are entitled to a basic package of health services

Cabo Verde shows us the health care progress we want to see across Africa

Cabo Verde, a small nation of 10 islands in the Atlantic Ocean has…
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Health Minister Jean-Paul Adam adressing African Health Forum on UHC

Seychelles experiences on Universal Health Coverage shared at 2nd WHO African Health Forum, Cabo Verde

Victoria, Seychelles, 29 March 2019 - The Minister of Health of the…
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Human solidarity chain in Praia, Cabo Verde

Cabo Verde launches first “solidarity chain” in Africa with a flash mob promoting universal health coverage

Praia, 25 March 2019 – Led by the Cabo Verde's Minister of Sports and…
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The theme of the forum is: “Achieving Universal Health Coverage and Health Security: The Africa We Want to See.”

The WHO Africa Health Forum to shape next steps in universal health care on the continent

Brazzaville, 13 March 2019 – Global leaders and health experts will…
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WHO Representative, Dr Charles Sagoe-Moses, at the 2nd National Health Assembly

Namibia host 2nd National Health Assembly

Namibia hosted the 2nd National Health Assembly on 21 February…
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Dr Moeti visits a pharmaceutical plant in Algeirs, Algeria

WHO reaffirms support to improve health and well-being of Algerians

Brazzaville/Algiers, 15 February 2019 - The WHO Regional Director for…
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Building Health: Kenya’s Move to Universal Health Coverage

One dark night, James Kimeu Mulei had a nasty encounter. The sixty-…
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Seychelles PCV vaccine

New vaccine introduced to protect Seychellois children from Pneumonia and other Pneumococcal diseases

Seychelles 14th September 2018 – Seychellois children will now be…
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WHO report finds poor delivery of services threatens gains made in health in Africa

WHO report finds poor delivery of services threatens gains made in health in Africa

DAKAR/BRAZZAVILLE, 29 August 2018 - A new report by the World Health…
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Mr Liyosi Evans handing over assorted items and chemical free water filters to the orphanage home

South Sudan commits to move towards attainment of Universal Health Coverage

Juba 21 June, 2018 – South Sudan is making headway towards attainment…
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