Dr K. Mwinga, WHO Representative (left), and Dr R. Sezibera, Minister

Dr Kasonde Mwinga, New WHO Representative in Rwanda presents credentials to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation

The newly appointed Representative of the World Health Organization (…
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Group photo Cross Border Meeting on Health Security

Cross-border health security issues for Operational Readiness, Surveillance and Response

WHO Regional Office for Africa, in collaboration with the…
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The second ordinary session of the fifth Pan-African Parliament took place in Midrand, South Africa from 6-17 May

African Parliamentarians commit to urgent action to increase immunization rates and advance universal health coverage, as Pan-African Parliament session concludes

The Pan-African Parliament agrees to set up a caucus on immunization…
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One of the rehabilitated health facilities in Yobe State

Strengthening the healthcare system in north-east Nigeria - a priority for WHO

Maiduguri, 22 May 2019 - It started like every other normal day.…
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Algeria and Argentina certified malaria-free by WHO

Algeria and Argentina certified malaria-free by WHO

Algeria has been officially recognized by WHO as malaria-free. The…
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A child being vaccinated 2019

Eritrea Celebrated African Vaccination Week 2019

Asmara, Eritrea, 21 May 2019 — Eritrea joined the rest of the…
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Mecury Article

Over 850,000 Nigerians in 12 States at risk of poisoning from mercury use

Abuja, 20 May 2019 – In Nigeria, not less than 850,690 people are at…
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Dr. Moses Jeuronlon, WHO-Liberia Disease Prevention and Control Cluster Coordinator making remarks during the launch Medication without Harm Challenge in Monrovia

Liberia launches the third WHO Global Patient Safety Challenge: Medication Without Harm

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