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Regain lost ground on vaccine-preventable diseases in Botswana

Gaborone, 28 April 2022 – Pandemic-related disruptions, increasing…
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Strategizing to accelerate the reduction of maternal mortality in the African Region

Strategizing to accelerate the reduction of maternal mortality in the African Region

Johannesburg, April 29, 2022 – The African Region accounted for 66%…
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Speedy vaccination campaign helps stop cholera outbreak in Niger

Speedy vaccination campaign helps stop cholera outbreak in Niger

Amadou Elh Mamoudou counts himself fortunate. The 35-year-old…
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States in Nigeria employ innovative approaches to reduce malaria disease burden 

Abuja, 29 April 2022 - Feeling feverish with body pains, 25 years old…
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Launching of the Eritrea Health Sector Strategic Development Plan 2022-26 (HSSDP III), Essential Health Care Package, National Action Plan for Health Security 2022-26 (NAPHS)

Eritrea in a high-profile event celebrated the launch of four…
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Child receiving her deworming medication during the campaign

Over 1.8 million children receive treatment for bilharzia and intestinal worms

By Vivian Mugarisi
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Honourable Minister of Health, Ummy Mwalimu (MP) handing over a token of appreciation to Dr. Tigest Mengestu during the farewell reception hosted in Dodoma.

Dr. Tigest Ketsela Mengestu, WHO Country Representative bids farewell to the Government and People of Tanzania

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Vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks on the rise in Africa

Vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks on the rise in Africa

Brazzaville – Africa is witnessing a surge in outbreaks of vaccine-…
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