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Neglected tropical diseases have been neglected for too long - it's time to beat NTDs!

Ethiopia Stands Ready to Beat NTDs

WHO Urges Affected Countries to Invest More to Tackle Neglected Tropical Diseases

Group photo: Regional Workshop on Tobacco Control, Kigali, 02/03/15

Rwanda hosts high level meeting on tobacco taxation in the African Region

Kigali, 2 March 2015 -- The World Health Organization (WHO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning of Rwanda have organized

Ebola screening taking place at Togwajale border between Ethiopia and Somalia

Ethiopia Scores Highest for Ebola Preparedness

WHO and partners conduct Ebola assessments in 14 high risk countries in Africa

SCDDs personnel immunizing a child

Nigeria scales up local innovations to immunize children in insecure areas

Abuja, 28 February 2015 -- In determined efforts to interrupt poliovirus circulation in Nigeria, the surge capacity personnel of the World Health Organization (WHO) continues to

WHO identifying innovative ways to strengthen immunization services in Central Africa

’I am impressed with the Coyah Ebola Treatment Centre", says Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa

Conakry, 26 February 2015 - This morning, Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa, during her stay in Guinea, visited the Coyah Ebola Treatment Centre.

Working visit of WHO Regional Director for Africa to Guinea

Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa, in audience with President Alpha Condé during her visit to Guinea