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His Excellency President of the Republic of South Africa signing the NHI Bill into law

WHO South Africa Welcomes Signing of National Health Insurance Bill into Law

The World Health Organization (WHO) country office in South Africa…
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His Excellency President of the Republic of South Africa signing the NHI Bill into law

WHO South Africa Welcomes Signing of National Health Insurance Bill into Law

The World Health Organization (WHO) country office in South Africa…
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Polio vaccinations in Tanzania.

Timely outbreak response, enhanced surveillance halts wild poliovirus transmission in Southern Africa

Brazzaville/Lilongwe/Maputo – Following thorough assessments in…
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Sœur Marie Blanche Kambiré, au service des enfants 

Sister Marie Blanche Kambire: serving the most vulnerable

Nanoro, Burkina Faso – Sister Marie Blanche Kambire has more…
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Ethiopia's Multi-Sectoral National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS)

Ethiopia's Multi-Sectoral National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS)

In a recent workshop held in Ethiopia, key stakeholders convened to…
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WHO presenting a health financing from other countries

Workshop Highlights the Sustainability of the National Health System in Angola

Luanda, 13 May 2024– The World Health Organization (WHO) participated…
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Mary Mungwere

Ramping up cervical cancer screening in Zimbabwe

Chinhoyi - Meet Mary Mungwere. She is a Village Health Worker (VHW)…
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WHO Liberia Expanded Program on Immunization Officer addresses the audience during the launch of the nationwide polio vaccination campaign in Liberia

United Against Polio: Nationwide Polio Vaccination Campaign Kicks Off in Liberia

Monrovia, Liberia – The Ministry of Health in collaboration with…
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WHO Liberia Expanded Program on Immunization Officer addresses the audience during the launch of the nationwide polio vaccination campaign in Liberia

United Against Polio: Nationwide Polio Vaccination Campaign Kicks Off in Liberia

Monrovia, Liberia – The Ministry of Health in collaboration with…
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WHO Liberia staff inspecting consignment together with Central Medical Stores staff

Combating Neglected Tropical Diseases in Liberia: Nearly 2 million people to benefit from Mass Drug Administration against lymphatic filariasis and schistosomiasis in endemic counties

Monrovia, Liberia - In a concerted effort to combat…
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