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Extraordinary Summit Addresses Cholera Situation in SADC Region

Today, the Republic of Angola had the honor of chairing the…
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Zambia steps up cervical cancer screening with HPV testing

Zambia steps up cervical cancer screening with HPV testing

Lusaka – Zambia has the third highest burden of cervical cancer in…
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Nationwide Rollout of the Insecticide Treated Nets (ITNs) Mass Distribution Campaign in Sierra Leone

After a successful pilot phase of the Insecticide Treated Nets (ITNs…
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A nurse dressing the sore on the face of a patient suffering from Noma (photo credit Ogbeide

Noma: a deadly Neglected Tropical Disease that should not exist

Sokoto, 31 January, 2024 - At age 6, Shamudeen Umaru’s (name changed…
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WHO South Africa EPR team's swift Response to imported cholera cases at the Musina/Beitbridge port of entry working collaboratively with the BMA

WHO South Africa's Swift Response to Imported Cholera Cases in Limpopo Province

On 16 January 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) in South…
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WHO pledges support for government’s health agenda in northeast Nigeria

Borno, 31 January, 2024 - In a significant development aimed at…
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Sustaining the fight against neglected tropical disease in South Sudan

Sustaining the fight against neglected tropical diseases in South Sudan

Juba – In South Sudan, 19 of the 20 neglected tropical diseases are…
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Angola's Achievements in Combating NTDs: The Inspiring Story of Dérica Landa

Dérica Landa, a determined young Angolan, faced a devastating…
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