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Africa’s health depends on improved nutrition

A profound shift from communicable to noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) is under way in many parts of the African Region.

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Regional Consultation on roles and responsibilities of WHO and civil society organizations in prevention and control of NCDs

Regional Consultation on the roles and responsibilities of WHO and civil society organizations in the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases in the African R

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Mid-Level Management Course for EPI Managers

The aim of MLM training is to enable immunisation managers at all levels to acquire skills in planning, management, monitoring and evaluation.

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Independent Advisory Group Members

Thumbs up for the transformation process in the WHO African Region

October 2016 - The Regional Director’s Independent Advisory Group (IAG) has unanimously commended the Regional Director, Dr Matshidiso Moeti, for progress made so far in the eff

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Tuberculosis

Key facts

  • Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the top 10 causes of death worldwide.
  • In 2015, 10.4 million people fell ill with TB and 1.8 million died from th
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29th Regional Programme Meeting opens in Brazzaville

The 29th Regional Programme Meeting of the African Region of the World Health Organization (AFRO) opened Wednesday at the Organization's Regional Office in Brazzaville, Congo.

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Let's Move For Our Health

"Move for health." This is the slogan for this year's World Health Day (7 April 2002) celebration whose theme, physical activity, emphasizes the

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Un Deputy Secretary General Calls On International Community To Support Poverty Reduction In Africa

New York -- United Nations Deputy Secretary General Louise Frechette has called on the international community to help in "addressing the needs of Africa w

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