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Trauma emergency kits delivered by WHO to Bahir Dar, Amhara reiong in Ethiopia/ @WHO/Addise Abebaw

WHO Ethiopia and the Health Cluster are delivering the last mile in Amhara

Bahir Dar–The World Health Organization (WHO) is living up to its…
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L’OMS appuie le Niger pour maîtriser l'épidémie de diphtérie

Niger in the race to end diphtheria outbreak

Niamey – Mariam, a mother of five living in Kantché, a rural…
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media engagement workshop on NTDs programming in Zimbabwe.

Uniting Efforts to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases in Zimbabwe

By Vivian Mugarisi Harare, Zimbabwe – Despite their prevalence…
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Training of Trainers on Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) - Mauritius, Oct 2023

Health and social workers empowered on Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE)

Port Louis.  Mauritius achieved another milestone in its…
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A group photo of participants at the National International Health Regulations (IHR) Committee to review progress toward IHR (2005) implementation, The Capital Menlyn Maine 20-22 November 2023

Review of the progress towards IHR (2005) implementation in South Africa

The National Department of Health (NDOH) , in collaboration with…
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A group photo of participants at the National International Health Regulations (IHR) Committee to review progress toward IHR (2005) implementation, The Capital Menlyn Maine 20-22 November 2023

Review of the progress towards IHR (2005) implementation in South Africa

The National Department of Health (NDOH) , in collaboration with…
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 Shipments to African countries herald final steps toward broader vaccination against malaria

Shipments to African countries herald final steps toward broader vaccination against malaria

More than 330,000 doses of WHO-recommended RTS,S malaria vaccine…
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A distinguished lineup from left to right: Dr. John Koku Awoonor-Williams (WHO South Africa), Dr. Sithembile Dlamini-Nqeketo (WHO South Africa) Deputy Minister Sibongiseni Dhlomo (NDOH), Dr. Owen Kaluwa WHO South Africa Representative, Dr Nonhlanhla Dlamini WHO Ethiopia Deputy Country Representative and Mr. Thulani Masilela from the Department of Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation (DPME), captured in a memorable photo moment during SAPHC 2023 in East London.

South Africa Hosts first-ever Primary Health Care Conference

From November 14 to 17, 2023, the National Department of Health (NDOH…
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 Shipments to African countries herald final steps toward broader vaccination against malaria

Shipments to African countries herald final steps toward broader vaccination against malaria

More than 330,000 doses of WHO-recommended RTS,S malaria vaccine…
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Ms. Rosalina De Wee from WHO making a presentation at the clinicians sensitization meeting

Clinicians sensitized on Disease surveillance and reporting of priority conditions with special emphasis on Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP/Polio)

Namibia maintained its polio free status for the past 15 years,…
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