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The residents of Yambio queuing up to receive the yellow fever vaccine

South Sudan Launches Yellow Fever Vaccination Campaign to halt outbreak in Western Equatoria State

Yambio, 13 February 2024 – In response to the confirmed outbreak of…
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Nearly 10 000 children vaccinated as malaria vaccine rollout in Africa expands

Nearly 10 000 children vaccinated as malaria vaccine rollout in Africa expands

Nearly 10 000 children in Burkina Faso and Cameroon have now received…
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Group photo of participants at the training workshop to orient key stakeholders on Triple Elimination and the process of validation

WHO's Technical Support towards South Africa's Path to triple Elimination

In a significant step towards combating the HIV epidemic, the World…
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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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Ethiopia Launches Pandemic Fund Mega Project Against Potential Pandemics

Ethiopia launches the Pandemic Fund mega project against potential pandemics

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.  In a remarkable move towards…
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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/MoH/ ZNPHI staff

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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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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