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Over 5 million girls in Tanzania to receive HPV vaccine to combat cervical cancer

Mwanza/Geneva, – The Ministry of Health of the United Republic of Tanzania, in partnership with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance (Gavi), UNICEF and the World Health O

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One walk at a time for the health for all agenda in Tanzania

Dar es Salaam: More than 400 people embarked on the walk the talk for health and health outreach activit

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The WHO Officer-in-Charge (Dr. Pekezou Aurelien) and Interim Emergency Manager NEN (Dr. Kumshida Balami) encourage the participants during the mental health training. ©Kingsley Igwebuike/WHO

Strengthening mental health services in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states through primary health care integration

Borno, 19 April 2024 - In the midst of humanitarian crises, the mental health needs of displaced and underserved populations often go overlooked. 

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The Ministers of Health and Environment (centre) present the commemorative WHO stamp in presence of the WR, Dr Anne Ancia.

Exploring the meaning of My health, my right

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Yellow Fever Vaccination Campaign to halt outbreak in Western Equatoria State

Combatting Yellow Fever Outbreak in South Sudan: Urgent Push Towards Immunization

In response to a Yellow Fever outbreak in December 2023, the Ministry of Health, supported by the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF and other partners, conducted a yellow

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Saving lives and building resilience: what we learn from nutrition in emergencies response in Ethiopia during 2023

Saving lives and building resilience: what we learn from nutrition in emergencies response in Ethiopia during 2023

Ethiopia's conflict-affected regions faced many challenges, including communication disruptions, power outages, and supply shortages.

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Scaling Up Cholera Testing in Zimbabwe: Training Boosts Cholera Testing Rates in Zimbabwe

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Combating Measles: A Comprehensive Community-centered Approach in Ethiopia's Areas

Combating Measles: a comprehensive community-centered approach in Ethiopia

In the districts of Sidama, Central, and South Ethiopia, access to healthcare is often challenging, exacerbated by various health emergencies such as communicable diseases outbr

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