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WHO requires US$ 145 million to respond to health emergency in Sudan and neighbouring countries

WHO requires US$ 145 million to respond to health emergency in Sudan and neighbouring countries

The World Health Organization (WHO) today released a new funding…
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Blood donors donate blood at the World Blood Donor Day commemoration in Serowe

Give blood, give plasma, share life, share often in Botswana and anywhere else!

The need for blood transfusions is constant, with thousands of people…
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A volunteer donating blood during the World Blood Donor Day event at the Bwiam General Hospital

WHO and Partners Commemorate World Blood Donor Day Celebrated at Bwiam General Hospital

Bwiam, The Gambia - In a poignant ceremony held at Bwiam General…
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Blood donors

The blood lines: How blood donors are saving lives in Ghana

In Ghana, 179 765 blood donations were collected in 2022, with 45 463…
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Nana Serwaa Brakatuo speaking at a blood donor recognition event

Low donor numbers hamper Africa’s national blood services

A terrible car accident in late 2022 in Ghana’s southern Akuse town…
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A pint of blood collected for life saving health intervention

Blood donation-a selfless life-saving act.

Abuja, 14 June, 2023 - Donating blood as a voluntary non-remunerated…
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World Blood Donor Day

World Blood Donor Day 2023: WHO Calls on governments, partners, and stakeholders to invest in strengthening and sustaining blood programs

Message of WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti…
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RCCE Committees

Operationalizing Risk Communication and Community Engagement Committees for timely interventions against public health emergencies

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