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Health specialists pose with facilitator from WHO AFRO (2nd right), George Sie Williams during the training on Epidermic Intelligence from Open Sources

In Lesotho, WHO Trains Health Specialists to Strengthen Public Health Surveillance

To strengthen public health surveillance in Lesotho using a network…
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MoHCC Permanent Secretary Dr Jasper Chimedza and The WHO Country Representative for Zimbabwe Professor Jean-Marie Dangou during the handover ceremony

WHO Donates Cholera Supplies to enhance outbreak response in Zimbabwe

By Vivian Mugarisi Harare, Zimbabwe- The World Health Organization…
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National Obstetric Fistula Strategic Plan 2022-2026

The Government of the Republic of Zambia renews its commitment to end Obstetric Fistula by 2030... Launches National Obstetric Fistula Strategic Plan 2022-2026

The Government of the Republic of Zambia has renewed its commitment…
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Africa's largest polio vaccination drive since 2020 targets 21 million children

Africa's largest polio vaccination drive since 2020 targets 21 million children

Brazzaville, 26 May 2023 – Africa’s largest polio vaccination…
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A community engagement ongoing

Empowering at- risk Communities to fight Cholera Outbreak in Southern highland regions in Tanzania.

Dar es Salaam - Active participation of the local communities is key…
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WHO donates lifesaving medicines and supplies to the Afar region of Ethiopia

WHO donates lifesaving medicines and supplies to the Afar region of Ethiopia

The World Health Organization (WHO) donated an assortment of…
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WHO, Africa CDC bolster partnership to tackle health emergencies in Africa

WHO, Africa CDC bolster partnership to tackle health emergencies in Africa

Geneva - From humanitarian crises triggered by conflict to climate-…
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Regional initiative to tackle health impacts of climate change in Africa launched

Regional initiative to tackle health impacts of climate change in Africa launched

Geneva - At the Seventy-sixth World Health Assembly, African…
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Vaccination site at Kuje General Hospital, Abuja

Raising a healthier generation with lifesaving vaccines  

Abuja, 22 May, 2023 - At least 64% of children ages 12 to 23 months…
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WHO staff in Osun State setting up for vaccination campaign to mark 2023 Africa Vaccination Week

Osun State optimizes Africa Vaccination Week, improves coverage  of COVID-19 Vaccine

Osun, 22 May, 2023 - Summoning the courage to receive the COVID-19…
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