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Dr Anne Ancia, WHO Representative encouraging the population to practice regular physical activity to stay healthy and prevent cancer and other NCDs

Mauritius mobilizes to Close the Care Gap

Mauritius celebrated World Cancer Day 2024 against a backdrop of…
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HPV vaccine

Safeguarding the future of women and girls in Nigeria against cervical cancer

Abuja, 06 February, 2024 -  When 11-year-old Morenike Ayeni…
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WHO Zambia launches Cholera Assessment Mission in Central Province amid growing outbreak

In response to the increasing number of cholera cases in Zambia’s…
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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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Child practicing washing hand.

Extraordinary Summit Addresses Cholera Situation in SADC Region

Today, the Republic of Angola had the honor of chairing the…
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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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WHO Country representative on the podium delivering goodwill messae at the inaugural meeting of thr Northeast Commisioners of Health Photo Credit – Ogbeide E

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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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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