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Brazzaville, 2 September 2004 -- Dr Luis Gomes Sambo was today nominated by the WHO Regional Committee for Africa for the post of WHO Regional Director for Afri

Brazzaville, 2 September 2004 -- How can nutrition be better prioritized within health and other development sectors in Africa?

Brazzaville, 2 September 2004 -- Over the next decade, maternal deaths and disabilities in the African region could reach 2.5 million and 49 million, respective

Brazzaville, 2 September 2004 -- Several rounds of nationwide mass immunization are planned for Nigeria and neighboring Niger Republic in 2004 to interrupt the

Strengthening presence in countries for strategic support to effective national health systems and service - EPI component

Brazzaville, 31 August -- The Director General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Dr LEE Jong-wook, has proposed a 9% increase in assessed contributions by

Brazzaville, 30 August 2004 -- Leprosy prevalence in the African region has witnessed a sharp decline of about 90% over the last decade, from 560,000 cases in 1

Brazzaville, 30 August 2004 -- African countries must reposition family planning services if they are to significantly reduce maternal mortality in the region,