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mpox

WHO’s investment of more than USD 300,000 to the ‘Enhanced Mpox Response Campaign’ in Sierra Leone contributes to a 50% decline in mpox cases.

A WHO-supported house-to-house Mpox nationwide campaign in Sierra…
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polio

Calumbo reinforces national polio vaccination effort

Surrounded by the wide Kwanza River, the municipality of Calumbo is…
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Lassa Fever Sensitization in Benue

Benue State, WHO expands Lassa Fever response with community-level outreach campaigns

Makurdi, Lassa fever continues to pose a major public health…
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women’s, children’s, and adolescents’ health

African health ministers call for accelerating progress in women’s, children’s, and adolescents’ health by transforming health systems

Lusaka, Zambia - At the 75th Session of the WHO Regional Committee…
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WHO Africa, International Vaccine Institute sign agreement to boost vaccine production in Africa

WHO Africa, International Vaccine Institute sign agreement to boost vaccine production in Africa

Lusaka – The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for…
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African Health Leaders, Partners Call for Greater Investment in Integrated NCD Services

African health leaders, partners call for greater investment in integrated NCD services

Lusaka — African health ministers and partners are calling for…
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women’s, children’s, and adolescents’ health

African health ministers call for accelerating progress in women’s, children’s, and adolescents’ health by transforming health systems

Lusaka, Zambia - At the 75th Session of the WHO Regional Committee…
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RC75

Dr Tedros, WHO Director General commends WHO Zambia team

During his visit to Lusaka for the 75th WHO Regional Committee for…
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African health ministers call for urgent action as progress against malaria stalls

African health ministers call for urgent action as progress against malaria stalls

Lusaka – Progress against malaria in the African region has…
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From outbreaks to sustainability: African ministers commit to accelerate polio endgame

From outbreaks to sustainability: African ministers commit to accelerate polio endgame

Lusaka – African health ministers have pledged renewed action to end…
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