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Sœur Marie Blanche Kambiré, au service des enfants 

Sister Marie Blanche Kambire: serving the most vulnerable

Nanoro, Burkina Faso – Sister Marie Blanche Kambire has more…
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WHO presenting a health financing from other countries

Workshop Highlights the Sustainability of the National Health System in Angola

Luanda, 13 May 2024– The World Health Organization (WHO) participated…
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Ethiopia's Multi-Sectoral National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS)

Ethiopia's Multi-Sectoral National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS)

In a recent workshop held in Ethiopia, key stakeholders convened to…
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Mary Mungwere

Ramping up cervical cancer screening in Zimbabwe

Chinhoyi - Meet Mary Mungwere. She is a Village Health Worker (VHW)…
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WHO Liberia Expanded Program on Immunization Officer addresses the audience during the launch of the nationwide polio vaccination campaign in Liberia

United Against Polio: Nationwide Polio Vaccination Campaign Kicks Off in Liberia

Monrovia, Liberia – The Ministry of Health in collaboration with…
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WHO Liberia Expanded Program on Immunization Officer addresses the audience during the launch of the nationwide polio vaccination campaign in Liberia

United Against Polio: Nationwide Polio Vaccination Campaign Kicks Off in Liberia

Monrovia, Liberia – The Ministry of Health in collaboration with…
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WHO Liberia staff inspecting consignment together with Central Medical Stores staff

Combating Neglected Tropical Diseases in Liberia: Nearly 2 million people to benefit from Mass Drug Administration against lymphatic filariasis and schistosomiasis in endemic counties

Monrovia, Liberia - In a concerted effort to combat…
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WHO Liberia Expanded Program on Immunization Officer addresses the audience during the launch of the nationwide polio vaccination campaign in Liberia

United Against Polio: Nationwide Polio Vaccination Campaign Kicks Off in Liberia

Monrovia, Liberia – The Ministry of Health in collaboration with…
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The Rt Hon Prime Minister of Namibia, Dr Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila receiving the PTE awards from the WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Dr Matshidiso Moeti. Witnessing the event are the Hon. Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, Minister of Health and Social Services, HE Dr Jean Kaseya, Director General of Africa CDC and Mr Ben Nangombe, Executive Director in the Ministry of Health and Social Services

WHO awards Namibia for milestone achievement towards path to elimination of vertical mother-to-child transmission of both HIV and viral hepatitis B

The government of Namibia hosted a high-level event to commemorate…
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The Rt Hon Prime Minister of Namibia, Dr Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila receiving the PTE awards from the WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Dr Matshidiso Moeti. Witnessing the event are the Hon. Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, Minister of Health and Social Services, HE Dr Jean Kaseya, Director General of Africa CDC and Mr Ben Nangombe, Executive Director in the Ministry of Health and Social Services

WHO awards Namibia for milestone achievement towards path to elimination of vertical mother-to-child transmission of both HIV and viral hepatitis B

The government of Namibia hosted a high-level event to commemorate…
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