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Measles vaccination has saved an estimated 17.1 million lives since 2000

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Promoting family planning in rural communities

In Cabo Delgado, only 2.9% of women between 15-49 years are using a family planning method, according to the Demographic Health Survey 2011. 

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UN Task Force on NCDs : A call for joint action across the UN system to support Mozambique tackle non-communicable diseases

Maputo, 6 November 2015 – A joint mission of the United Nations Interagency Task Force on the Prevention and Control of Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) vi

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H.E. First Lady, Mrs Roman Tesfaye and Honorable Dr Kesetebirhan Admasu, Minister of Health, displaying the Strategy document.

Ethiopia Launches New Cancer Control Strategy

Every year cancer claims thousands of lives in Ethiopia.

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Affordable and effective vaccine brings Africa close to elimination of meningitis A

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Community Health and Information Network (chain) with support from WHO convenes stakeholder meeting on patient safety

Kampala, 10th November 2015: Community Health and Information Network (CHAIN) with support from the World Health Organization (WHO) convened a stakeholders meet

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Dr Fikir Melese demonstrating self-examination techniques.

In a global effort to raise awareness on breast cancer, October has been designated as the Pink Month. The Pink Month is a month where efforts to educate those concerned about the disease, including early identification and signs and symptoms associated

In a global effort to raise awareness on breast cancer, October has been designated as the Pink Month.

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Dr M'pele, the President of Oromia Region and Minister of Health at the honoring ceremony.

Dr Pierre M'pele Ends His Mission in Ethiopia

After two years and 10 months of leading the World Health Organization’s programme in Ethiopia, WHO Representative (WR), Dr Pierre M’pele-Kilebou, has completed his mission and

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