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WHO Representative Visits Uganda’s Prime Minister

Kampala, 19th November 2014:- The World Health Organization Representative for Uganda, Dr.

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The Hon. Minister of Health and WR Nigeria

WHO bags Award at the Launching of National TB Prevalence Survey Report and 2015 -2020 Strategic Plan

Abuja, Nigeria, 18 November, 2014 - The Federal Government has conferred an Award on WHO for its meritorious service, outstanding technical assistance and unflinching efforts in

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Uganda declared free of Marburg

Kampala, 17th November 2014:- Uganda has been declared free of Marburg outbreak.

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Ebola: identifying the cause of death

17 November 2014 -- Dead bodies can be very contagious when it comes to Ebola, but that does not mean that every deceased person has died due to the disease.

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WR, Dr. Rui Vaz handing over keys to Permanent Secretary, Mr. Linus Awute

Neglected Tropical Diseases: WHO/APOC donates vehicles to fast-track attainment of elimination targets.

Abuja, Nigeria, 17 November 2014-The World Health Organization/African Programme for Onchocerciasis Control (WHO/APOC) has donated three (3) 4WD vehicles to the Federal Ministry

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Kenya faces rising burden of diabetes

“I didn't know I had diabetes until I became sick. I went into hospital and was told: ‘Your blood sugar level is way up.’”

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Head of WHO Ebola Response Team Bruce Aylward visits Liberia

14 November 2014 - Monrovia, Liberia.

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Dr Fiona Braka administering polio drops to a young boy at the NID launching event.

National Immunization Days against Polio Launched in Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa.

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