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Over 3.4 million persons vaccinated against Yellow Fever in Rivers State

Port Harcourt, 12 March 2020 - “All four members of my family have been vaccinated against yellow fever in this ongoing vaccination campaign,” says Tonma Oruye.

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FIRST CASE OF COVID-19 CONFIRMED IN ETHIOPIA

First case of COVID-19 confirmed in Ethiopia

The Federal Ministry of Health has confirmed a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) case in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The case, which was announced on the 13th of March 2020, is the first one to be reported in Ethiopia since the beginning of the outbreak in China in December 2019.
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Africa is one-step away from wild polio eradication verdict

Africa is one-step away from wild polio eradication verdict

The African region completes a critical step towards wild polio eradication as the independent commission to decide on the African Region’s wild poliovirus-free status has concluded its final field visit to Nigeria today, after conducting critical analysis to verify the documentation presented by the Nigerian Government. 
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More than 15 countries in Africa report COVID-19 cases

More than 15 countries in Africa report COVID-19 cases

The World Health Organization (WHO) officially designated COVID-19 a pandemic on 11 March 2020. There are now 147 confirmed cases in Africa in 15 countries, and there have been four COVID-19-related deaths. 
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Seychelles WR Dr. Teniin Gakuruh with the Head of State HE Danny Faure at State House, Victoria, Seychelles

WHO Representative for Seychelles, Dr. Teniin Gakuruh discusses Seychelles’ preparedness to the global outbreak of corona virus with the Head of State, President Danny Faure

12 March 2020, Seychelles – On Wednesday 10th March 2020, the WHO Representative for Seychelles Dr.

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Celebrating the Nigerian woman - the epitome of courage, strength and hope

Abuja, 12 March, 2020 - While celebrating women this week, the UN Women Representative in Nigeria Ms Comfort Lamptey defined the Nigerian woman as “a symbol rep

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Algeria’s COVID-19 hotline props up rapid response

Algeria’s COVID-19 hotline props up rapid response

Leaning over desks with hands-free headsets hugging veils or bare heads, a team of doctors answers seemingly endless phone calls. Hundreds of worried callers ring every day to seek advice on how to stay safe, understand the symptoms or find out if the flu they are battling is indeed the new COVID-19. 
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Close-marking COVID19 – WHO supports screening activities at Lagos international airport arrivals 

Lagos, 11 March, 2020 - Following the successful deployment of ad-hoc Environmental Health Officers by the Lagos State Government aimed at beefing up Point of E

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