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Dr Kalumbi Shangula, Minister of Health and Social Services

Declaration of the end of the Crimean Congo Haemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) outbreak in Gobabis District, Omaheke Region

Dr Kalumbi Shangula, The Minister of Health and Social Services (…
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Reduce alcohol consumption

WHO’s SAFER Initiative is a timely intervention to reduce alcohol-related harm in Uganda

The World Health Statistics 2023 Report ranks…
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WHO requires US$ 145 million to respond to health emergency in Sudan and neighbouring countries

WHO requires US$ 145 million to respond to health emergency in Sudan and neighbouring countries

Brazzaville, Cairo – The World Health Organization (WHO) today…
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Facility consultation for the review of the Standard Treatment Guildelines Essential Medicines List

Revitalizing Healthcare: Liberia updates its National Standard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List to enhance quality health service delivery

The expiration of the 2017 National Standard Treatment Guidelines…
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Malaria response following 2022 floods,

Malaria deaths fall, but vector resistance to insecticides a worrying trend

Ethiopia’s malaria response, already disrupted by the impacts of…
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Aubrey Timoti and his family

WHO community sensitisation in Malawi’s Southern Region halts cholera outbreak

Aubrey Timoti is not willing to take chances when it comes to…
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Blood donors donate blood at the World Blood Donor Day commemoration in Serowe

Give blood, give plasma, share life, share often in Botswana and anywhere else!

The need for blood transfusions is constant, with thousands of people…
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Blood donors donate blood at the World Blood Donor Day commemoration in Serowe

Give blood, give plasma, share life, share often in Botswana and anywhere else!

The need for blood transfusions is constant, with thousands of people…
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A pint of blood collected for life saving health intervention

Blood donation-a selfless life-saving act.

Abuja, 14 June, 2023 - Donating blood as a voluntary non-remunerated…
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A volunteer donating blood during the World Blood Donor Day event at the Bwiam General Hospital

WHO and Partners Commemorate World Blood Donor Day Celebrated at Bwiam General Hospital

Bwiam, The Gambia - In a poignant ceremony held at Bwiam General…
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