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Africa Regional Certification Commission for Polio Eradication urges heightened efforts in 2025 to restore immunity and make polio history.

Africa Regional Certification Commission for Polio Eradication urges heightened efforts in 2025 to restore immunity and make polio history.

Dar es Salaam - The Africa Regional Certification Commission for the Certificat

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African health ministers, delegates adopt declaration on climate change and health

African health ministers, delegates adopt declaration on climate change and health

Health ministers and delegates from 20 African countries today adopted a landmark declaration to enhance climate resilience within health systems and address the profound health impacts of climate change on the continent.
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo introduces R21 malaria vaccine

The Democratic Republic of the Congo introduces R21 malaria vaccine

The health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo today introduced the R21 malaria vaccine into the national immunization programme, adding a crucial tool to complement existing malaria control measures to protect and save the lives of young children.
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Technical Working Group on HIV Drug Resistance

HIV Health Experts convene in Mahalapye to assess HIV Drug Resistance in Botswana

For several years, Botswana has made significant strides in its HIV treatment program, managing to control the spread of the virus effectively.

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South Sudan intensifies efforts to curb cholera outbreak

South Sudan intensifies efforts to curb cholera outbreak

Juba – Health authorities in South Sudan have declared a cholera outbreak in Renk, a county located on the northern border of Sudan and the main point of entry

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Group Photo at the RMNCAH+N policy launch

Liberia launches the RMNCAH+N Policy 2024-2031 and the CSS

In a bold step towards accelerating the reduction of maternal and child mortalities, the Government of Liberia in partnership with UNICEF, the World Health Organization (WHO), a

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WHO in Africa, WomenLift Health sign pivotal agreement to strengthen women’s leadership in health

WHO in Africa, WomenLift Health sign pivotal agreement to strengthen women’s leadership in health

Addis Ababa – World Health Organization (WHO) in the African Region and WomenLift Health today crossed a major milestone, cementing a crucial partnership t

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HIV and Hepatitis Program Managers meet in Kampala to discuss how to close gaps in programmes and integrate NCDs and Mental Health services

HIV and Hepatitis Program Managers meet in Kampala to discuss how to close gaps in programmes and integrate NCDs and Mental Health services

Ministries of Health representatives from sixteen countries , WHO and partner organizations (including civil society and community representatives) convened in Kampala, Uganda from 28 October to 01 November to discuss how to close gaps in programmes and integrate NCDs and Mental Health services.
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