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A second dose of the Inactivated Poliovirus Vaccine (IPV)

Botswana Achieves Milestone in Polio Eradication: Second IPV Dose Rolled Out Nationwide

Polio remains a critical global public health concern, particularly…
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Participants at the National TB and Leprosy Quarterly Review meeting

WHO supports Uganda TB and Leprosy Program Performance Review

Uganda’s Ministry of Health (MoH), in collaboration with the World…
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Participants at the National TB and Leprosy Quarterly Review meeting

WHO supports Uganda TB and Leprosy Program Performance Review

Uganda’s Ministry of Health (MoH), in collaboration with the World…
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New framework launched to eliminate visceral leishmaniasis in eastern Africa

New framework launched to eliminate visceral leishmaniasis in eastern Africa

Addis Ababa ‒ A new, comprehensive framework has been launched to…
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Eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV and hepatitis B

Namibia: Eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV and hepatitis B

Windhoek ‒ Aazehe Tjozongoro was devastated when she tested HIV…
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Eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV and hepatitis B

Namibia: Eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV and hepatitis B

Windhoek ‒ Aazehe Tjozongoro was devastated when she tested HIV…
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Eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV and hepatitis B

Namibia: Eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV and hepatitis B

Windhoek ‒ Aazehe Tjozongoro was devastated when she tested HIV…
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WHO and its partners focuses on strengthening global pandemic preparedness

WHO Country Office Supports Ministry of Health in Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Planning

Botswana recognizes the global threat posed by pandemics caused by…
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WHO and its partners focuses on strengthening global pandemic preparedness

WHO Country Office Supports Ministry of Health in Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Planning

Botswana recognizes the global threat posed by pandemics caused by…
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Protecting children against hepatitis B with birth-dose vaccine

Protecting children against hepatitis B with birth-dose vaccine

Cotonou ‒ Throughout her ten years as a midwife, Françoise Kouveglo,…
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