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Dr Anne Ancia, WHO Representative encouraging the population to practice regular physical activity to stay healthy and prevent cancer and other NCDs

Mauritius mobilizes to Close the Care Gap

Mauritius celebrated World Cancer Day 2024 against a backdrop of…
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Ethiopia Launches Pandemic Fund Mega Project Against Potential Pandemics

Ethiopia launches the Pandemic Fund mega project against potential pandemics

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.  In a remarkable move towards…
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HPV vaccine

Safeguarding the future of women and girls in Nigeria against cervical cancer

Abuja, 06 February, 2024 -  When 11-year-old Morenike Ayeni received…
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HPV vaccine

Safeguarding the future of women and girls in Nigeria against cervical cancer

Abuja, 06 February, 2024 -  When 11-year-old Morenike Ayeni received…
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WHO/MoH/ ZNPHI staff

WHO Zambia launches Cholera Assessment Mission in Central Province amid growing outbreak

In response to the increasing number of cholera cases in Zambia’s…
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Zambia steps up cervical cancer screening with HPV testing

Zambia steps up cervical cancer screening with HPV testing

Lusaka – Zambia has the third highest burden of cervical cancer in…
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Zambia steps up cervical cancer screening with HPV testing

Zambia steps up cervical cancer screening with HPV testing

Lusaka – Zambia has the third highest burden of cervical cancer in…
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WHO South Africa EPR team's swift Response to imported cholera cases at the Musina/Beitbridge port of entry working collaboratively with the BMA

WHO South Africa's Swift Response to Imported Cholera Cases in Limpopo Province

On 16 January 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) in South…
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WHO South Africa EPR team's swift Response to imported cholera cases at the Musina/Beitbridge port of entry working collaboratively with the BMA

WHO South Africa's Swift Response to Imported Cholera Cases in Limpopo Province

On 16 January 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) in South…
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Sustaining the fight against neglected tropical disease in South Sudan

Sustaining the fight against neglected tropical diseases in South Sudan

Juba – In South Sudan, 19 of the 20 neglected tropical diseases are…
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