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UHC Day

Universal Health Coverage Day 2023 - Health for All: Time for Action

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WHO Africa welcomes Gavi’s commitment to Africa vaccine manufacture, immunization and pandemic preparedness

WHO Africa welcomes Gavi’s commitment to Africa vaccine manufacture, immunization and pandemic preparedness

Brazzaville – The quest to protect Africa from vaccine-preventable diseases has received a significant boost, with the commitment of Gavi, the Vaccine

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Minister Health and Child Care Minister Dr Douglas Mombeshora, WHO Regional Director for Africa Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Representative to Zimbabwe Professor Jean-Marie Dangou

WHO Boosts Cholera Response in Zimbabwe with 22 Metric Tonnes of Supplies

By Vivian Mugarisi

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WHO SIDE EVENT ICASA

The World Health Organization in Zimbabwe Advocates for Triple Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission at ICASA 2023

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Nyanjikua Foday- Vaccinator at Dupo Road Health centre in Montserrado smiles after receiving a mobile money notification.

Liberia demonstrates Value for Money (VfM) in programme implementation through a higher value-driven solution for effective cash distribution.

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WHO and Irish Embassy

WHO and Government of Ireland collaborate to strengthen health system resilience in Tanzania

Dar es Salaam – The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Government of Ireland have signed an agreement to pilot a n

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WHO Zimbabwe, RCCEE Officer Mrs Priscilla Mangwiro.

Empowering Communities: Health Promoters in Chitungwiza Undertake Comprehensive Training to Combat Cholera

By Tatenda Chimbwanda

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Scaling up country support for NTD eradication

Scaling up country support for NTD eradication

In 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) unveiled the neglected tropical diseases (NTD) roadmap 2021-2030, initiating a decade dedicated on controlling, eliminating, and eradicating NTDs. The WHO Regional Office for Africa is stepping up support for countries on the implementation of the roadmap to bolster the fight against NTDs and accelerate progress towards attainment of the roadmap targets and goals.
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