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COVID-19 threatens elimination of deadly form of meningitis in Africa, more than 50 million children miss vaccination

COVID-19 threatens elimination of deadly form of meningitis in Africa, more than 50 million children miss vaccination

Brazzaville  – With the COVID-19 pandemic delaying meningitis vaccination campaigns for more than 50 million children in Africa, the region is at a heightened risk of outbreaks

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situation analysis of COVID-19 genomic surveillance from 10-19 July 2022

Zimbabwe moves to strengthen genomic surveillance

By Vivian Mugarisi <

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provincial leadership sensitization workshop Bulawayo

The Ministry of Health and Child Care strengthens health workers capacity to provide quality mental health services in Zimbabwe

By Tatenda Chimbwanda <

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The UN family with the Global Fund delegation at WHO Country Office premises

The UN in Tanzania welcomes the Global Fund Executive Director

Dar es Salaam - The Global Fund Executive Director, Mr.

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Opening of the COVID-19 Testing Centre in Rodrigues island with the collaboration and support of the Ministry of Health and Wellness, the World Health Organization and the Africa Reinsurance Corporation, funding-partner

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WHO Representative Ghana Dr. Francis Kasolo, administering polio vaccine to a child to kick start the immunization campaign

Ghana kick starts polio vaccination campaign

The Government of Ghana, with the support of the World Health Organization (WHO) and other partners of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI), has rolled out a polio vac

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Acting WHO Country Representative, Dr. Zabulon Yoti handing over the oxygen concentrators to the Deputy Minister of Health, Community Development, Gender and Children of Zanzibar

WHO boosts capacity for critical care in Zanzibar

Zanzibar - Oxygen is the most critical medicine for people with severe COVID-19, yet its supplies are unstable in many countries.

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Mrs. Mercy Ameh checking the blood pressure of a pregnant woman in hard-to-reach area

Female health workers defy the odds, reach vulnerable populations with services

Abuja, 2 August, 2022 - Mrs Mercy Ameh is a passionate nurse who works as a humanitarian healthcare worker in Northeast Nigeria.

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