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Breastfeeding is critical for child survival following cyclones in Mozambique

Breastmilk is the best source of food for all babies wherever they…
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Algeria certified malaria-free

Algeria and Argentina certified malaria-free by WHO

Algeria and Argentina have been officially recognized by WHO as…
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A worker places vials in a container

South Sudan’s Ebola preparedness activities strengthen overall outbreak readiness

Richard Lino Laku was a young public health officer working for the…
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Susana and Abigail are first to be vaccinated with the malaria vaccine in Ghana pilot. Credit: WHO/Fanjan Combrink

Malaria vaccine pilot launched in Ghana

Health officials and community leaders gather to celebrate the…
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Cross-section of participants at the World Malaria Day program in Grand Cape Mount County

Liberia Commemorates World Malaria Day

 Liberia joined the rest of the world in commemorating World Malaria…
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Susana and Abigail are first to be vaccinated with the malaria vaccine in Ghana pilot. Credit: WHO/Fanjan Combrink

Malaria vaccine pilot launched in Ghana

Health officials and community leaders gather to celebrate the…
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A worker places vials in a container

South Sudan’s Ebola preparedness activities strengthen overall outbreak readiness

Richard Lino Laku was a young public health officer working for the…
Read more »
Susana and Abigail are first to be vaccinated with the malaria vaccine in Ghana pilot. Credit: WHO/Fanjan Combrink

Malaria vaccine pilot launched in Ghana

Health officials and community leaders gather to celebrate the…
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Ministry of Health and Social Services launching the Clinical Handbook for the health care of women subjected to intimate partner violence and/or sexual violence

Gearing towards a comprehensive health sector response for gender based violence

The Ministry of Health and Social Services with support from WHO and…
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Namibia runs for health

Namibians run for Health

The World Health Organization (WHO) in Namibia in collaboration with…
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