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A participant contributing to the discussions during the implementation of the national sentinel surveillance for influenza meeting in Gaborone

Strengthening the national systems to respond to influenza outbreaks in Botswana

The Ministry of Health and Wellness (MoHW) hosted the implementation…
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Midwives who attended the World patient Safety Day commemoration

Act now for safe and respectful childbirth! World patient safety day 2021

The Kingdom of Eswatini joined the rest of the world in commemorating…
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WHO Consultant Dr Raphael John Marfo assesses Sikwane Border Control Post

Minimize public health risks at the airports, ports, and ground crossings in Botswana

While international transport, travel, and trade contribute to the…
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Group photo of participants during the 2021 WPSD commemoration in Monrovia

Liberia Commemorates 3rd World Patient Safety Day

Monrovia, 17th September 2021 - Held under the theme "Safe…
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WHO Representative Dr. Desta Tiruneh, briefed participants on the governance and work of the WHO as well as the role of the Secretariat in supporting Member States to achieve global health targets

WHO and Ministry of Health Discuss Programme Budget 2022-23

Banjul - Following internal discussions and preparations, the…
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Africa needs seven-fold rise in COVID-19 vaccine shipments 

Africa needs seven-fold rise in COVID-19 vaccine shipments 

Brazzaville – COVID-19 vaccine shipments to Africa must rise by…
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WHO Representative Dr. Desta Tiruneh, briefed participants on the governance and work of the WHO as well as the role of the Secretariat in supporting Member States to achieve global health targets

WHO and Ministry of Health Discuss Programme Budget 2022-23

Banjul - Following internal discussions and preparations, the…
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Africa needs seven-fold rise in COVID-19 vaccine shipments 

Africa needs seven-fold rise in COVID-19 vaccine shipments 

Brazzaville – COVID-19 vaccine shipments to Africa must rise by…
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COVID-19 vaccination roll out in Rwanda

Rwanda vaccinates 10% of population, reaches first global target

Kigali, 20 September 2021 – Rwanda has fully vaccinated 10% of its…
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Technical staff assessing a learner at Parakarungu Primary School in the Chobe district on MDA impact

Towards eliminating intestinal worms in primary school-going children in Botswana

Botswana is taking steps towards the elimination of intestinal worm…
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