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Field visit to the Shai Osudoku District in the Greater Accra Region.

Field visit to the Shai Osudoku District in the Greater Accra Region.

Dr Moeti and her team visited the Shai Osudoku District in the Greater Accra Region.

Nigeria's Vice President welcoming WHO Director General in his office at the Presidential Villa in Abuja

Nigeria’s Vice President believes the country should be an important focus for WHO

Abuja, 11 April 2018 - Nigeria’s Vice President, His Excellency Professor Yemi Osinbajo says Nigeria should be a priority for the World Health Organization (WHO).

Independent Advisory Group (IAG) meets in Rustenburg, South Africa, from 20-21 March 2018.

Advisory group recommends actions to strengthen WHO’s work in African Region

The Independent Advisory Group (IAG) established to provide strategic and policy advice to WHO in the African Region held its 3rd meeting in Rustenburg, South Africa, from 20-21 March 2018.

WHO Regional Director for Africa Dr Matshidiso Moeti concludes official visit to Senegal

WHO Regional Director for Africa Dr Matshidiso Moeti concludes official visit to Senegal

The World Health Organisation Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti has concluded her official visit to Senegal at the invitation of the Senegalese Government. The visit was from 26 -28 February 2018.

WHO/AFRO-UK High Level delegates started their visit in Ethiopia

WHO/AFRO-UK high-level delegation starts visit to Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, 23, February 2018 - A high level joint WHO/AFRO-UK delegation has been visiting Ethiopia since 20 February 2018. The delegation is led by Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa and Dame Sally Davies, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for England.