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African region’s first-ever health workforce investment charter launched

African region’s first-ever health workforce investment charter launched

Windhoek – The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa and partner organizations today launched t

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Integration of Public Health Rapid Response Teams (RRTs) and Emergency Medical Teams (EMTs) for Effective Health Emergency Health Response

Integration of Public Health Rapid Response Teams (RRTs) and Emergency Medical Teams (EMTs) for Effective Health Emergency Response

In the face of global health emergencies, timely and effective response measures are critical for saving lives and mitigating the impact of crises.

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Central Equatoria State embarked on a comprehensive approach to preparedness by developing hazard-specific contingency plans at the county level

South Sudan’s Central Equatoria State strengthens disasters and emergency preparedness and response capabilities

In a world where emergencies and disasters can strike at any moment and anywhere, the importance of proactive preparation cannot be overstated.

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Namibia reaches key milestone in eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV and hepatitis B  

Namibia reaches key milestone in eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV and hepatitis B  

Windhoek – Namibia has become the first country in Africa – and the first high-burden country in the world - to reac

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H6 SRMNCAH Mission debrief with President Of the Rep. of Liberia, Mr. Joseph Boakai

H6 Joint Mission Concludes Visit to Liberia, Calls for Urgent Action to Reduce Maternal and Newborn Mortality

The United Nations (H6) joint mission has concluded its visit to Liberia, highlighting the urgent need for action to combat the high burden of increasing maternal and newborn deaths in the country. The delegation revealed that 1,100 women and 8,510 newborn die annually during childbirth in Liberia.
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Preliminary meeting before the launching of the immunization campaign against meningitis

Meningitis epidemic: WHO Niger steps up response efforts.

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Seychelles celebrates 50 years of saving children’s lives through immunization 

Seychelles celebrates 50 years of saving children’s lives through immunization 

Victoria ‒ Matteo Pragassen is almost a year old and his mother, Diane Uranie, has brought him to the Beau Vallon health centre in Victoria, Seychelles' capital

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Mother and child

Call for Experts: Regional Validation Committee (RVC) on the Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission (eMTCT) of HIV, Syphilis and Hepatitis B

The World Health Organization (WHO) is seeking experts to serve as members one of the Regional Validation Committee (RVC) on the Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission (eMTCT) of HIV, Syphilis and Hepatitis B.
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