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World Humanitarian Day: Nurse Abidine in Mauritania’s Mbera refugee camp carries hope every day

World Humanitarian Day: Nurse Abidine in Mauritania’s Mbera refugee camp carries hope every day

Mbera – Every year on 19 August, the world celebrates World…
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Mpox in Malawi: A Community Effort That Proved It Can Be Beaten

Mpox in Malawi: A Community Effort That Proved It Can Be Beaten

Declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on 14…
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A breastfeeding space at WHO Uganda country office: Upholding every woman and baby’s right to breastfeed anytime, anywhere

A safe space to nourish: WHO Uganda champions breastfeeding at the workplace

Invest in breastfeeding, invest in the future!Breastfeeding isn’t…
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Réponse d'urgence : la diphtérie maîtrisée dans le camp de Mberra en Mauritanie

Rapid response halts diphtheria outbreak among refugees in Mauritania

Mberra Camp – When children in Mberra refugee camp began…
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Africa Must Reduce Reliance on Imported Medicines, WHO Urges at Regional GMP Training Workshop

Africa Must Reduce Reliance on Imported Medicines, WHO Urges at Regional GMP Training Workshop

Africa must prioritize pharmaceutical self-reliance by boosting local…
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WHO and Ministry of Health partnership drives modernization of the death registration system

WHO and Ministry of Health partnership drives modernization of the death registration system

Delivery of equipment and cooperation protocol strengthen…
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saude

Communication that saves lives: A call to action in Angola

This opinion piece was first published in Jornal de Angola, a copy of…
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South Africa launches national drive to eliminate schistosomiasis and intestinal worm infections in children

Durban—In a major milestone for child health, South Africa has…
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polio

Angola launches massive national campaign to vaccinate nearly 7 million children against polio

Angola launched the first round of its National Polio Vaccination…
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Participants

South Africa launches national drive to eliminate schistosomiasis and intestinal worm infections in children

Durban—In a major milestone for child health, South Africa has…
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