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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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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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 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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Close to 1.9 million receive the Cholera vaccine despite challenging environment in Amhara region

Close to 1.9 million receive the Cholera vaccine despite challenging environment in Amhara region

Bahir Dar – The Amhara region is the 2nd most populated region in…
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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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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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