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A midwife during a simulation exercise

Training clinicians to provide lifesaving emergency care for women and newborns

FREETOWN, 23 October 2017 --- In Sierra Leone, giving birth is one of the most dangerous times in a woman’s life.

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Health workers in Marsabit County during a polio campaign in April 2017

World Polio Day: Thank you to the unsung heroes!

October 24, 2017:  Kenya marks World Polio Day with a great sense relief and determination to keep the country polio free.

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The burial team burning the bedding and and clothes of the dead MVD confirmed case in Kween district

WHO promptly responds to Marburg Outbreak in Eastern Uganda

Following the confirmation of a case of Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) in Kween district Eastern Uganda by Ministry of Health (MoH) and the activation of the National Response Team

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Health workers at the UTH Bacteriology laboratory

WHO calls for strengthening of laboratory systems in efforts to fulfill their important role in the fight against infectious and chronic diseases.

The WHO Representative, a.i. Dr. Custodia Mandlhate has called for strengthening of laboratory systems in the country.

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A community oriented resource person in Niger State examines a young child for pneumonia

Ministry of Health, WHO experts highlight results of life-saving programme for children under five.

Abuja, 23 Octobe

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Plaidoyer pour promouvoir la ratification du protocole de commerce illicite des produits de tabac couplé au Lancement du Projet FCTC 2030 pour la lutte contre le tabac au Tchad !

La Maison de la Femme de N’Djamena a servi de cadre pour la cérémonie officielle de lancement du Projet FCTC 2030 de la Convention-Cadre de l’OMS pour la lutte contre le tabac couplée à la mission d’Evaluation des besoins. L’objectif de cette mission, qui se déroulera du    23 au 26  Octobre 2017, est de procéder à une série de réunions bilatérales et de   visites de plaidoyer pour promouvoir la ratification du protocole de commerce illicite des produits de tabac au Tchad.
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WHO supports containment of rare virus on Uganda-Kenya border

WHO supports containment of rare virus on Uganda-Kenya border

20 OCTOBER 2017 | GENEVA - WHO is working to contain an outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD) that has appeared in eastern Uganda on the border with Kenya.

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Mr Kofi Boateng, WHO EPI focal point making a presentation

WHO and the Ministry of Health strategize for the next five years to improve the immunization system in South Sudan

An effective, evenly targeted immunization programme and its ability to reduce the burden of vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs) will greatly contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goal 3 (ensure healthy lives and promote wellbeing for all at all ages) that aims to end preventable deaths of newborns and children under 5 years of age to at least as low as 12 per 1000 live births and 25 per 1000 live births respectively.
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