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WHO Representative Ghana Dr. Francis Kasolo, administering polio vaccine to a child to kick start the immunization campaign

Ghana kick starts polio vaccination campaign

The Government of Ghana, with the support of the World Health…
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Acting WHO Country Representative, Dr. Zabulon Yoti handing over the oxygen concentrators to the Deputy Minister of Health, Community Development, Gender and Children of Zanzibar

WHO boosts capacity for critical care in Zanzibar

Zanzibar - Oxygen is the most critical medicine for people with…
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Mrs. Mercy Ameh checking the blood pressure of a pregnant woman in hard-to-reach area

Female health workers defy the odds, reach vulnerable populations with services

Abuja, 2 August, 2022 - Mrs Mercy Ameh is a passionate nurse who…
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Improving midwifery capacity and standards to curb death of mothers and babies

Over 70 maternal and child health experts from around the world have…
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Improving midwifery capacity and standards to curb death of mothers and babies

Over 80 maternal and child health experts from around the world have…
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Proud children after receiving their polio vaccine

Tanzania rolls out third round of polio vaccines

A third round of polio vaccination for all children under five is…
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The Ethiopian National Influenza Laboratory gets recognized as a WHO National Influenza Centre

The Ethiopian National Influenza Laboratory gets recognized as a WHO National Influenza Centre

Following an on-sight assessment by a team of experts from the World…
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Healthcare workers trained on the use of Early Warning, Alert and Response System

WHO and World Bank bolstered disease surveillance and response in South Sudan

Over 200 healthcare workers have been trained with the aim to improve…
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