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Zimbabwe moots introduction of Hepatitis B Birth Dose

Kadoma - Zimbabwe plans to introduce the universal birth dose…
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 Zimbabwe prepares for ward based mass drug administration for bilharzia, intestinal worms and lymphatic filariasis

Bulawayo - To tackle the prevalent neglected tropical diseases (NTDs…
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A mother interacts at the nutrition clinic

Uganda’s Efforts to Save the Life of Children with Malnutrition

Over 268,000 children in Uganda suffer from malnutrition,…
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Africa Vaccination week

12,447 Children Reached With Measles-Rubella Vaccine during Africa Vaccination Week

To catch up with the unvaccinated (zero-dose), and under-vaccinated…
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A suspected Anthrax patient

Fighting Anthrax through mindset change on health seeking behaviour

In October and November 2023, Kyotera district, in southern Uganda,…
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Environmental Surveillance in Lesotho

Establishment of Environmental Surveillance in Lesotho

To improve the sensitivity of polio detection and response, the…
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Hon. Dr Kalumbi Shangula, Minister of Health and Social Services and Dr Richard Banda WHO Representative to Namibia

WHO Representative to Namibia courtesy visit to the Minister of Health and Social Services

On 20 June 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) Representative…
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A suspected Anthrax patient

Fighting Anthrax through mindset change on health seeking behaviour

In October and November 2023, Kyotera district, in southern Uganda,…
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WHO Steps Up Cross-Regional Efforts for Sudan’s Humanitarian Emergency

WHO Steps Up Cross-Regional Efforts for Sudan’s Humanitarian Emergency

Adre – As millions flee war and hunger in Sudan, senior leadership…
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An Ebola survivor walks to the survivors' clinic in Kassanda

A survivor's life after Ebola

Shafiq, a motorbike rider for over ten years, almost lost his life to…
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