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WHO staff member inspecting the medical supplies prior to offloading at the Ministry of Health

Liberia gets a boost in aid for the management of Schistosomiasis and Lymphatic filariasis- receives 2,512,000 tablets of Praziquantel and 12,450 test strips for Filariasis

Monrovia, June 23, 2022: The management and treatment of any…
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Namibia takes action to address hesitancy towards COVID-19 vaccines

COVID-19 vaccination is key to control COVID-19 pandemic, however…
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Namibia takes action to address hesitancy towards COVID-19 vaccines

COVID-19 vaccination is key to control COVID-19 pandemic, however…
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Namibia takes action to address hesitancy towards COVID-19 vaccines

COVID-19 vaccination is key to control COVID-19 pandemic, however…
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In Namibia, blood donations rise thanks to free transport to donor clinics

In Namibia, blood donations rise thanks to free transport to donor clinics

Windhoek – A blood donor since 2018, Alfred Ndapanda had always…
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Africa steps up targeted COVID-19 vaccination of most at risk people

Africa steps up targeted COVID-19 vaccination of most at risk people

Brazzaville, 16 June 2022 – Africa is intensifying COVID-19…
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WHO supports the leadership role of a strong Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention

WHO supports the leadership role of a strong Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention

Brazzaville – The World Health Organization (WHO) welcomes the…
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Senegal takes to social media to boost blood donations

Senegal takes to social media to boost blood donations

Dakar – Like many countries, Senegal has seen a spike in social media…
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From L-R , Mr Tayo Hamzat, The minister Dr Mamora, and DG NBSC Dr Omale

Federal government reaffirms commitment  towards provision of safe blood

Abuja, 15 June, 2021 - Nigeria’s Minster of State for Health, Dr…
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Handover of Syringes to the Ministry of Health in Uganda

WHO and the German Government donate 2,800 oxygen cylinders and 48,172,700 syringes to Uganda

The Ministry of Health has received an additional 2,800 oxygen…
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