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Mauritius is first in Africa to adopt WHO full-scale tobacco control measures

Mauritius has become the first African country to fully implement the entire World Health Organization’s (WHO) package of tobacco control measures aimed at reducing tobacco use and reducing related deaths.
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New Country Representative of WHO Tanzania presents letter of credentials to Foreign Ministry

Dar es Salaam - The newly designated Country Representative of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Ta

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Tanzania Strengthens Malaria Vector Surveillance to control it spread.

Dar es Salaam: Following World Health Organisation's (WHO) alert on a new and more potent malaria vector

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Uganda elevates health for all with free hepatitis testing, treatment and vaccines

Uganda elevates health for all with free hepatitis testing, treatment and vaccines

It was only during a routine medical examination for a job opportunity abroad that Emmanuel Lutamaguzi, 28, founder of the Hepatitis Aid Organization in Uganda, discovered he was infected with Hepatitis B. His wife and baby boy both tested negative and received a vaccine to prevent them from contracting the disease.
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Zambia prioritizes zoonotic diseases

Zambia prioritizes zoonotic diseases

In a step to enhance public health preparedness and protecting the population from emerging zoonotic diseases, Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in collabor

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World Hepatitis Day

World Hepatitis Day : One Life, One Liver

Message of WHO Regional Director for Africa on World Hepatitis Day 2023

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WHO Ethiopia Rapidly Scales Up Response to Contain Cholera Outbreak in SNNP Region

WHO Ethiopia rapidly scales up response to contain cholera outbreak in SNNP Region

Upon arrival at the site, you will notice a sizable Cholera treatment center.

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Health needs heighten as Sudan conflicts displaces millions of people

Health needs heighten as Sudan conflicts displaces millions of people

The conflict in Sudan that has forced 3.4 million people to flee for safety within the country and across its borders is rapidly intensifying health threats, with cases of infectious diseases and other afflictions reported among the displaced population who have sought refuge in hard-to-reach locations with limited health services.
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