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Trained in National Public Health Laboratory Water Quality Testing Team

Strengthening capacities for Infection Prevention and control; a huge push towards reduced outbreaks

In an effort to protect communities from diseases resulting from…
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Ethiopia's Multi-Sectoral National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS)

Ethiopia's Multi-Sectoral National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS)

In a recent workshop held in Ethiopia, key stakeholders convened to…
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WHO Liberia Expanded Program on Immunization Officer addresses the audience during the launch of the nationwide polio vaccination campaign in Liberia

United Against Polio: Nationwide Polio Vaccination Campaign Kicks Off in Liberia

The Ministry of Health in collaboration with partners has commenced a…
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WHO Liberia staff inspecting consignment together with Central Medical Stores staff

Combating Neglected Tropical Diseases in Liberia: Nearly 2 million people to benefit from Mass Drug Administration against lymphatic filariasis and schistosomiasis in endemic counties

In a concerted effort to combat Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs)…
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Mary Mungwere

Ramping up cervical cancer screening in Zimbabwe

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The Rt Hon Prime Minister of Namibia, Dr Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila receiving the PTE awards from the WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Dr Matshidiso Moeti. Witnessing the event are the Hon. Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, Minister of Health and Social Services, HE Dr Jean Kaseya, Director General of Africa CDC and Mr Ben Nangombe, Executive Director in the Ministry of Health and Social Services

WHO awards Namibia for milestone achievement towards path to elimination of vertical mother-to-child transmission of both HIV and viral hepatitis B

The government of Namibia hosted a high-level event to commemorate…
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Hon. Dr Kalumbi Shangula, Minister of Health and Social Services and Dr. Joseph Waogodo Cabore Director for Programme Management at the WHO Regional Office for Africa

World Health Organization launched the Africa Health Workforce Investment Charter in Namibia

The World Health Organization (WHO) in collaboration with the…
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a town crier, Mr Usman calling on parent to get their children to the vaccination post to recieve the MenFive vaccine Photo credit – Ayodamola Owoseye

Saving lives in northwest Nigeria with the new MenFive vaccines 

Dutse, 8 May, 2024 -  It was around 10 am when 55-year-old Usman…
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