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Mrs Kaunatjike of WHO, planting a tree honoring those affected by road traffic crashes on behalf of the WHO Representative

Honoring Victims of Traffic Crashes: Africa Road Safety Day and World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims

On 17 November 2024, Namibia joined the rest of Africa in…
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Namita proudly receives his first Covid-19 Vaccine dose

Grasham Namita’s Journey to Protection: The First COVID-19 Vaccine on Chiyampiri Island

Grasham Namita (55) gazed across the tranquil waters of Lake Malawi…
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MARPI training

WHO trains mpox most at risk population health service providers

Kampala. The World Health Organization (WHO) with  support from…
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A blood glucose test measuring the amount of glucose in a sample blood

Advancing Diabetes Care in Ghana: WHO’s Collaborative Efforts on the Path to Better Health

By Dr Joana Ansong, Team Lead for the Universal Health Coverage,…
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WHO Uganda Recognized for Excellence at the 2024 Heroes in Health Awards

WHO Uganda Recognized for Excellence at the 2024 Heroes in Health Awards

Kampala, Uganda– The fifth edition of the Heroes in Health Awards (…
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WHO Donation of medical supplies

WHO delivers essential medical supplies to combat substance abuse in Liberia

The World Health Organization (WHO) has taken a significant step…
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World Diabetes Day 2024 commemoration

Uganda Renews Commitment to Diabetes Control on World Diabetes Day

Kabale, Uganda– The World Health Organization (WHO) joined the…
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Participants of the Dialogue

Transforming Health Professions Education in Africa for a competent Health Workforce to Accelerate Universal Health Coverage in Africa: WHO Regional Dialogue in Lusaka

Lusaka, Zambia – The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office…
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World Diabetes Day 2024 commemoration

Uganda Renews Commitment to Diabetes Control on World Diabetes Day

Kabale, Uganda– The World Health Organization (WHO) joined the…
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National laboratory technicians with WHO staff during the training

Strengthening Liberia’s capacity to detect and manage epidemics through genomic sequencing and bioinformatics.

With support from the World Health Organization (WHO), the…
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