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Cabinet Secretary Hon Sicily Kariuki, right, WR Dr Rudi Eggers join other dignitaries to celebrate malaria vaccine roll-ou

Sense of relief as families embrace malaria vaccine roll out in Kenya

September 13, will forever be a memorable day for Noreen Koech, 22 - Recently, she watched with tears running down her face as her 6-month old son Elian Koech became a momentous sensation as he led the pack in receiving Kenya’s first dose of Malaria vaccine during the roll out.
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An innovative approach to Disease Surveillance in Nigeria

Abuja, 24 September, 2019 - An innovative technology using a mobile short message service (SMS)-based software is being used to improve the quality and sensitiv

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Dr Khosi Mthethwa from WHO following proceedings with Dr Vusi Magagula, the Director of Health Services

Patient safety, a priority for the Kingdom of Eswatini

The Kingdom of Eswatini joined the rest of the world in commemorating the first ever World Patient Safety Day on 17 September 2019.

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WHO welcomes landmark UN declaration on universal health coverage

WHO welcomes landmark UN declaration on universal health coverage

World leaders adopt a high-level United Nations Political Declaration on universal health coverage, the most comprehensive set of health commitments ever adopted at this level. UN Member States commit to advance UHC by investing in four major areas around primary health care.
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Dr Martins Ovberedjo, WHO Representative to Eritrea and Chinese Ambassador to the State of Eritrea, Mr Yang Zigang

WHO Eritrea and China Collaboration Meeting

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Participants at the meeting

ZAMBIA HOSTS THE 24th MEETING OF THE AFRICAN REGIONAL CERTIFICATION COMMISSION FOR POLIOMYELITIS ERADICATION (ARCC)

The 24th meeting of the African Regional Certification Commission for Poliomyelitis Eradication (ARCC) which was held in Lusaka from 16-20 September 2019 has come to a close.

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Civil protection director realizes the imperative of teaming with health sector in emergency responses in Cabo Verde

Civil protection director realizes the imperative of teaming with health sector in emergency responses in Cabo Verde

It was past midnight when the ringing phone shook Manuel Raimundo from deep sleep in his Praia City hom

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WHO Representative Dr Josephine Namboze motivating participants, with UNRC J Barrins seating in the background

Dr Namboze urges UN family to ensure the workplace is a happy and positive environment

Gaborone, Botswana - 20 September 2019: The UN family in Botswana engaged in various activities that enriched celebration of the UN wellness day.

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