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Namibia takes action to address hesitancy towards COVID-19 vaccines

COVID-19 vaccination is key to control COVID-19 pandemic, however…
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Namibia takes action to address hesitancy towards COVID-19 vaccines

COVID-19 vaccination is key to control COVID-19 pandemic, however…
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In Namibia, blood donations rise thanks to free transport to donor clinics

In Namibia, blood donations rise thanks to free transport to donor clinics

Windhoek – A blood donor since 2018, Alfred Ndapanda had always…
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Senegal takes to social media to boost blood donations

Senegal takes to social media to boost blood donations

Dakar – Like many countries, Senegal has seen a spike in social media…
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Africa steps up targeted COVID-19 vaccination of most at risk people

Africa steps up targeted COVID-19 vaccination of most at risk people

Brazzaville, 16 June 2022 – Africa is intensifying COVID-19…
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WHO supports the leadership role of a strong Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention

WHO supports the leadership role of a strong Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention

Brazzaville – The World Health Organization (WHO) welcomes the…
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From L-R , Mr Tayo Hamzat, The minister Dr Mamora, and DG NBSC Dr Omale

Federal government reaffirms commitment  towards provision of safe blood

Abuja, 15 June, 2021 - Nigeria’s Minster of State for Health, Dr…
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A long-standing commitment to saving lives

A long-standing commitment to saving lives

Kigali - Every year, World Blood Donor Day is celebrated on June 14.…
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Handover of Syringes to the Ministry of Health in Uganda

WHO and the German Government donate 2,800 oxygen cylinders and 48,172,700 syringes to Uganda

The Ministry of Health has received an additional 2,800 oxygen…
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WHO Representative Dr. Desta Tiruneh reading out a statement on the occasion of World Blood Donor Day 2022

World Blood Donor Day Commemoration in The Gambia Emphasizes Urgent Need for Voluntary Blood Donations

Banjul, The Gambia - June 14th marks the global observance of…
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