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The first-ever consignment of the RTS,S malaria vaccine arrives in Liberia

The first-ever shipment of the RTS,S malaria vaccine arrives in Liberia

Monrovia – The Ministry of Health of Liberia, in collaboration with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, World Health Organization (WHO), and the United Nations Chi

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Group photo of the 5th review meeting of the TB-LAB regional project

TB Laboratory Strengthening:

The Annual Tuberculosis (TB) Laboratory Project workshop with National TB Reference Laboratory managers from 23 countries in West and Central Africa, 11-13 December 2023. The main objective was to take stock of activities carried out within the framework of the TB Laboratory project.
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Cameroon kicks off malaria vaccine rolls out

Cameroon kicks off malaria vaccine rollout

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Zambia races to curb fast-spreading cholera outbreak

Zambia races to curb fast-spreading cholera outbreak

Lusaka – As the cholera outbreak in Zambia continues to expand rapidly, efforts are being stepped up to halt the spr

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COLLABORATION FOR A GREENER TOMORROW: UNITED NATIONS PARTNERS WITH LIBERIA IN THE MONROVIA CLEANUP INITIATIVE

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Cross section of Rotary,Minsitry of Health and WHO Officials at the handing over of Polio grant to the Professor Pate

Rotary International donates $14 million to sustain Polio Eradication efforts in Nigeria 

Abuja, 18 January, 2024 - Committed to ensuring that every child is safe from the paralysis caused by poliovirus, Rotary International has donated a $ 14 millio

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A reactive measles campaign: More than 2 million children to be vaccinated

A reactive measles campaign: More than 2 million children to be vaccinated

The Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI), with a technical and financial support of partners including WHO and UNICEF is conducting a measles outbreak response vaccination c

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Bold Initiative to Combat Workplace Harassment and Sexual Exploitation and Abuse in Ethiopia

Bold Initiative to Combat Workplace Harassment and Sexual Exploitation and Abuse in Ethiopia

The Ethiopian country office of the World Health Organization (WHO Ethiopia) has taken a significant step towards addressing workplace harassment and sexual exploitation and abu

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