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Santé maternelle Burundi

Safeguarding the health of mothers and newborns in Burundi

Bujumbura, April 2025 – Burundi had never seen anything like it…
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Figure 1A mother whose child is being vaccinated by a WHO staff as part of the commemoration of the African vaccination Week.png

Ondo State, WHO, partners and caregivers unite to promote vaccination during African Vaccination Week.

Akure, When 30-year-old Ajibola Ibukunoluwa walked into the…
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WHO and partners back Uganda’s commitment to sustainable health financing for universal health coverage

WHO and partners back Uganda’s commitment to sustainable health financing for universal health coverage

As Uganda faces mounting challenges in financing its health sector…
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Figure 1Sherifat and her baby

Nigeria's multi-pronged malaria elimination approach gains momentum

Yenagoa, Four months ago, town criers and media in Bayelsa State,…
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Dr Angela Ackon

WHO Supports Ghana’s Ministry of Health to Strengthen Access to Medicines through the Review of the National Medicines Policy

Access to safe, effective, quality-assured, and affordable medicines…
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Angola commits to strengthening preparedness and response to health emergencies with the support of the Pandemic Fund

Angola is taking a decisive step towards protecting the health of its…
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Uganda intensifies the fight against TB and leprosy

Uganda intensifies the fight against TB and leprosy

With an estimated 96,000 new cases of Tuberculosis (TB) reported…
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Strengthening the Health System in Rodrigues Island: Development of a Health Master Plan for a Healthier Future

Strengthening the Health System in Rodrigues Island: Development of a Health Master Plan for a Healthier Future

Rodrigues Island is taking a bold step towards transforming its…
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