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Ngakudzwe getting his hernia repair

Hope Restored: The Power of Free Surgeries in Transforming Lives of Children in Zimbabwe

By Tatenda Chimbwanda Mutare, Zimbabwe – Nine-year old Ngakudzwe,…
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Uganda Health minister Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng (in Red) and WHO Representatitive (First left) Dr. Yonas Tegegn Woldemariam interact with Ministry of Health staff at the screening booth in Mutukula

Uganda Heightens Preparedness and Response Activities over Marburg Outbreak in Tanzania

The Marburg Virus Disease outbreak in The United Republic of Tanzania…
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Africa’s TB reduction rate falls short amid slowing global progress

Africa’s TB reduction rate falls short amid slowing global progress

Brazzaville – The African region is recording around 4% annual…
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Increased investment key to ending TB by 2030 in Zimbabwe

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Distribution of ITNs

Uganda commemorates 2023 World Malaria Day

The World Health Organization (WHO) Uganda joined the rest of the…
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The fight to resist multidrug-resistant TB in Ghana

The fight to resist multidrug-resistant TB in Ghana

Growing up in Ghana’s central region, 22 year old Bridget had a…
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Chief Guest Hon. Lukia Nakadama (2ndRight) inspects exhibitors

Uganda Government reiterates commitment to end TB by 2030

Uganda joined the rest of the world to commemorate International…
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Global partners commit to improve Maternal, Newborn and Child Health

Global partners commit to improve Maternal, Newborn and Child Health

Accra, Ghana - Ten Ministries of Health with country, regional and…
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Cyclone Freddy deepens health risks in worst-hit countries

Cyclone Freddy deepens health risks in worst-hit countries

Brazzaville ‒ The devastation by Tropical Cyclone Freddy is exposing…
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World Oral Health Day 2023

World Oral Health Day 2023: WHO urges countries to unite, follow, and implement the Regional and Global strategies on oral health

Message from WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti…
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