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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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A polio survivor, Ibrahim Mohammed in the field mobilizing support for polio vaccination

In Zamfara, a polio survivor leverages experience to mobilize support for vaccination against the virus

Zamfara, 19 May, 2023 -  Mr Ibrahim Mohammed, residing in Gusau, the…
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Community members receiving free medical screening during the launch of Integrated Health Service Programme in Thaba Tseka District, Lesotho

WHO Urges the Government of Lesotho to Prioritize Investment in Government-Funded Public Health Functions And Investing In Primary Health Care

In line with its goal to achieve Universal Health Coverage, the World…
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A polio survivor, Ibrahim Mohammed in the field mobilizing support for polio vaccination

In Zamfara, a polio survivor leverages experience to mobilize support for vaccination against the virus

Zamfara, 19 May, 2023 -  Mr Ibrahim Mohammed, residing in Gusau, the…
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A polio survivor, Ibrahim Mohammed in the field mobilizing support for polio vaccination

In Zamfara, a polio survivor leverages experience to mobilize support for vaccination against the virus

Zamfara, 19 May, 2023 -  Mr Ibrahim Mohammed, residing in Gusau, the…
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Low awareness and control hamper hypertension fight in Africa

Low awareness and control hamper hypertension fight in Africa

Brazzaville – Fewer than a third of people living with hypertension…
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WHO is supporting government to improve Hospital Quality Standards

Improving the quality health service delivery in Namibia

The Ministry of Health and Social Service (MoHSS), with support from…
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Equipping health workers, media to fight misinformation on cholera 18 May 2023 Brazzaville/Lilongwe – When Malawian journalist Suwira Wanda participated in a recent training to sensitize the national media organizations to misinformation, she learnt for the first time that it is possible to be asymptomatic for cholera, but still infect others through contaminated water. It was crucial training for the journalist at Zodiak, one of the country’s leading media outlets, during the response to Malawi’s worst-e

Equipping health workers, media to fight misinformation on cholera

Brazzaville/Lilongwe – When Malawian journalist Suwira Wanda…
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WHO is supporting government to improve Hospital Quality Standards

Improving the quality health service delivery in Namibia

The Ministry of Health and Social Service (MoHSS), with support from…
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