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African leaders call for urgent action to revitalize routine immunization

African leaders call for urgent action to revitalize routine immunization

Addis Ababa ‒ African heads of state today agreed on key measures to…
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The minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Jagatpal, and WR, Dr Ancia, inspect one of the new vehicles.

Donation of nine vehicles drives improved health services

The World Health Organization (WHO) Mauritius Country Office handed…
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Over 33 million children vaccinated against wild poliovirus in southern Africa

Over 33 million children vaccinated against wild poliovirus in southern Africa

Brazzaville – A year since Malawi confirmed its first case of wild…
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Commemoration of the World Cancer Day 2023 in Mauritius

Mauritius strives to reducing barriers to life-saving preventive services and awareness raising to fight cancer

Mauritius marked the World Cancer 2023 at national level with high…
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Participants at the Nutrition Symposium

Uganda Government, stakeholders root for improved nutrition

Uganda's Ministry of Health (MOH), with support from World Health…
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WHO welcomes Canadian commitment of CAD$ 30 million to reinforce COVID-19 vaccination efforts and strengthen health systems in Africa

WHO welcomes Canadian commitment of CAD$ 30 million to reinforce COVID-19 vaccination efforts and strengthen health systems in Africa

Brazzaville – A CAD$ 30 million project in partnership with…
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A happy mother near Lilongwe smiles relieved after getting her child vaccinated against polio

Over 33 million children vaccinated against wild poliovirus in southern Africa

Lusaka – A year since Malawi confirmed its first case of wild…
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Commemoration of the World Cancer Day 2023 in Mauritius

Mauritius strives to reducing barriers to life-saving preventive services and awareness raising to fight cancer

Mauritius marked the World Cancer 2023 at national level with high…
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Masvingo Provincial Hospital Microbiology Laboratory

The UK’s Fleming Fund supports strengthening of antimicrobial resistance surveillance in Zimbabwe

By Tatenda Chimbwanda   Masvingo, Zimbabwe – Antimicrobial…
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Participants at the After Action Review meeting

End of Ebola Outbreak in Uganda: WHO, Ministry of Health Conduct After Action Review

On 11 January 2023, Uganda declared the end of Sudan Ebola virus…
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