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Africa cuts HIV infections, deaths but key targets still elusive

Africa cuts HIV infections, deaths but key targets still elusive

Africa has made significant progress against HIV over the past decade…
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A Pharmacist sorting out HIV medications in a HIV center in UYO

HIV/AID-protection and early detection, promise of health

Uyo, 7 December, 2021 - To Ms Emmanuela Ezekiel will never forget the…
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Dr Osagie Ehanire, Minister of Health delivering keynote address at Special NCH in Abuja

Minister calls for strengthened health systems to weather the storm of new and future pandemics.

Abuja, 7 December, 2021 - Nigeria’s   Minister of Health, Dr Osagie…
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Minister of Health and Social Services, Hon. Dr. Shangula and WHO Representative, Dr. Charles Sagoe-Moses joined by partners at the launch of the National eHealth Strategy.

Marrying Public Health with Information Communication Technology (ICT)

Imagine a woman in a remote setting needing to return to the nearest…
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A sensitization train in one of the settlements in Osun State

Osun state adopts integrated strategies, targets over two million residents for COVID-19 vaccination  

Osun, 3 December, 2021 - As the festive season draws near and less…
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Dr. Walter Kazadi (WR), being welcomed during the visit to the Shehu of Borno. Photo_credit Kingsley Igwebuike_WHO

WHO strengthens surveillance system, leverage collaboration with traditional leaders on health in Borno state

Maiduguri, 2 December, 2021 - In preparation for the Supplementary…
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Africa steps up Omicron variant detection as COVID-19 cases rise in southern Africa

Africa steps up Omicron variant detection as COVID-19 cases rise in southern Africa

African countries are stepping up measures to detect and control the…
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Marking World AIDS Day 2021 in Mauritius

World AIDS Day 2021: Confronting inequalities through concerted actions between the authorities, NGOs and civil society

Mauritius marked World AIDS Day 2021 on 01 December 2021 at the Yves…
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