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Ghana intensifies efforts towards malaria elimination

Ghana intensifies efforts towards malaria elimination

Accra – Charity Damoah, 36, lost count of the number of times she was…
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Major step in malaria prevention as three West African countries roll out vaccine

Major step in malaria prevention as three West African countries roll out vaccine

Cotonou/Freetown/Monrovia — In a significant step forward for malaria…
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Over 50 million lives saved in Africa through expanded immunization programme

Over 50 million lives saved in Africa through expanded immunization programme

Brazzaville—An estimated 51.2 million lives have been saved through…
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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

World Health Day 2024 was marked with purpose by member States, WHO…
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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…
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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…
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Cholera Treatment Centre

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

Harare - To ramp up testing for cholera in Zimbabwe, the World Health…
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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…
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World Health Organization supports efforts to restore Health Information Systems in Northern Ethiopia

World Health Organization supports efforts to restore Health Information Systems in Northern Ethiopia

In the wake of the internal armed conflict that ravaged the regions…
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Traditional leader at health promotion activity in Angola

From crisis to collaboration: Reducing meningitis mortality in Huambo province, Angola

Huambo, Angola—It’s early morning, but Soba Arão Moma, a…
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