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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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The University of Liberia voluntary Blood Donor group receives certificate of appreciation for donating the highest amount of blood over time

Liberia Commemorates World Blood Donor Day: Unpaid Blood Donors Described as “Heroes and Angels on Earth”

   

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WHO Country Representative administering OCV in an IDP camp of Borno state in 2017

Adamawa state gets over 700,000 doses of oral cholera vaccines for emergency vaccination

 Abuja, 24 June 2018 - The International Coordinating Group (ICG) has approved the release of 757 630 doses of oral cholera vaccine (OCV) for a 2-dose emer

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A little black box for detecting and tracking outbreaks

A little black box for detecting and tracking outbreaks

One of the toughest tasks in responding to a major public health emergency is getting accurate information about infectious disease outbreaks.

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