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Nigeria: WHO Field volunteers assisting during meningitis vaccination

Meningitis A nearly eliminated in Africa through vaccination, reaching more than 235 million people

Officials at Addis conference plan transition from mass campaigns to…
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A South Sudanese boy examins a cloth filter The Carter Center

Former President Jimmy Carter to address British parliament on dracunculiasis eradication

23 September 2016 | Geneva | New Delhi | Beijing − The World Health…
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Dr Moeti urges vigilance amid spread of Zika virus

Brazzaville, 4 February 2016 - Countries from the WHO African Region…
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JAP members sensitizing traders in Bauchi Central Market, Bauchi State

Journalists join fight against Lassa fever in security compromised North eastern Nigeria

Abuja, 02 February, 2016 - As part of ongoing efforts to contain the…
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Read the full article: WHO revises onchocerciasis guidelines as countries approach elimination targets

WHO revises onchocerciasis guidelines as countries approach elimination targets

Geneva, 22 January 2016 - The World Health Organization (WHO)…
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Emir of Argungu speaking on behalf of the traditional instituion

Traditional leaders intensify community sensitization as National Council on Health pledges support for early containment of Lassa fever outbreak

Abuja, 22 January 2016 - Traditional leaders from 19 Northern states…
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Honourable Minister of Health briefing Niger state Commissioner of Health on 14 January, 2015 after a field visit

Lassa fever outbreak in Nigeria: Federal Ministry of Health restates commitment to halt the epidemic

Abuja, 15 January, 2016 -- Lassa fever, which is endemic in Nigeria,…
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Latest Ebola outbreak over in Liberia; West Africa is at zero, but new flare-ups are likely to occur

Latest Ebola outbreak over in Liberia; West Africa is at zero, but new flare-ups are likely to occur

14 January 2016 -- Today, WHO declares the end of the most recent…
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ESPEN – New initiative to tackle neglected tropical diseases in Africa

ESPEN – New initiative to tackle neglected tropical diseases in Africa

The project brings hope to millions of people at risk from these…
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End of Ebola transmission in Guinea

Geneva, 29 December 2015 - Today the World Health Organization (WHO)…
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