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Man taking the NTD preventive tablet

WHO redoubles efforts to ‘leave no one behind’ in treatment of Neglected Tropical Diseases 

Abuja, 4 July 2018 - The World Health Organization (WHO) has significantly increased support to the Government of Nigeria towards elimination of five of the ove

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L-R Prof. Rose Leke, ARCC Chair, Dr Faisal Shuaib the ED of NPHCDA, Professor Isaac Adewole, Nigeria’s Minister of Health and Dr Alemu, WHO country Representative appreciating e-Surve in Abuja

How e-Surveillance strengthens health systems in Nigeria

Dr Namadi Lawal is a surveillance officer with the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA).

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Dr Olive Sentumbwe (right) showing Dr Diana Atwine one of the incubators that were donated. Looking on is Dr Bayo Fatunmbi (red tie), DHOs from Iganga and Kamuli and Mr Kim Sangchul from KOICA

WHO and KOICA donate medical equipment to support Maternal and Child Health in Uganda

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Pharmacovigilance workshop particpants with Dr Ovberedjo (WHO Representative - front row in blue suit) and Dr Seipone (Deputy PS in Min of Health & Wellness - left of WHO Rep, in stripped jacket)

“Non nocere!” (Do No Harm) - Preventing And Addressing Medication Errors

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WHO handover infrared thermometers to Ministry of Health

The Rwandan Ministry of Health received from WHO 48 infrared Thermometers and viral haemorrhagic fever (VHF) Kits

The World Health Organization Country Office Representative and the Rwandan Minister of state in charge of Public Health and Primary Health Care were at the Kacyiru hospital to

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Mr Liyosi Evans handing over assorted items and chemical free water filters to the orphanage home

South Sudan commits to move towards attainment of Universal Health Coverage

Juba 21 June, 2018 – South Sudan is making headway towards attainment of Universal Health Coverage and addressing the inequity amid instability in some parts of

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Bringing Ebola vaccine to remote communities in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Bringing Ebola vaccine to remote communities in the Democratic Republic of Congo

It’s been nearly twenty years since the residents of Bosolo village in northwest Democratic Republic of Congo have seen a car. 

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A health worker administers the Rotavirus vaccine to a baby in Buikwe District

Government launches new Rotavirus vaccine to protect children in Uganda from diarrhea

Buikwe, 26 June 2018 – The Government of Uganda has launched today a new rotavirus vaccine to protect under five-year-old children from diarrhea.

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