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Cross section of Rotary,Minsitry of Health and WHO Officials at the handing over of Polio grant to the Professor Pate

Rotary International donates $14 million to sustain Polio Eradication efforts in Nigeria 

Abuja, 18 January, 2024 - Committed to ensuring that every child is…
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A reactive measles campaign: More than 2 million children to be vaccinated

A reactive measles campaign: More than 2 million children to be vaccinated

The Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI), with a technical and…
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Mauritius tackles anti-microbial resistance through formulation of a second Plan of Action

Mauritius has successfully developed its second national action plan…
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Establishment of the Public Health Emergency Operations Centre in Mauritius Ministry of Health and Wellness – a key milestone for greater health security in Mauritius

Public health emergencies arising from multi hazards and …
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Navigating the Waves of Cholera: A Tale of Recovery and Community Resilience

Navigating the Waves of Cholera: A Tale of Recovery and Community Resilience

“I was seated beside my friend when an unexpected wave of unease and…
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Mauritius upscales Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response

Mauritius upscales Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response

The Covid-19 pandemic has left major impact globally. Mauritius has…
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WHO Africa, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation pursue collaboration to leverage data analytics to fight diseases

WHO Africa, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation pursue collaboration to leverage data analytics to fight diseases

Brazzaville - The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for…
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Supporting flood emergency response in Congo 

Supporting flood emergency response in Congo 

Brazzaville ‒ Widespread flooding due to unusually heavy rainfall in…
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WHO Certifies Cabo Verde as Malaria-Free, Marking a Historic Milestone in the Fight Against Malaria

WHO Certifies Cabo Verde as Malaria-Free, Marking a Historic Milestone in the Fight Against Malaria

A total of 43 countries and 1 territory have now been certified as…
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WHO Africa, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation pursue collaboration to leverage data analytics to fight diseases

WHO Africa, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation pursue collaboration to leverage data analytics to fight diseases

Brazzaville - The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for…
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