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WHO Representative Dr. Desta Tiruneh, briefed participants on the governance and work of the WHO as well as the role of the Secretariat in supporting Member States to achieve global health targets

WHO and Ministry of Health Discuss Programme Budget 2022-23

Following internal discussions and preparations, the WHO Country…
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Africa needs seven-fold rise in COVID-19 vaccine shipments 

Africa needs seven-fold rise in COVID-19 vaccine shipments 

Brazzaville – COVID-19 vaccine shipments to Africa must rise by…
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Technical staff assessing a learner at Parakarungu Primary School in the Chobe district on MDA impact

Towards eliminating intestinal worms in primary school-going children in Botswana

Botswana is taking steps towards the elimination of intestinal worm…
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COVID-19 vaccination roll out in Rwanda

Rwanda vaccinates 10% of population, reaches first global target

Kigali, 20 September 2021 – Rwanda has fully vaccinated 10% of its…
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State Minister of Health in Charge of General Duties, Hon Anifa Kawooya signs to launch the IDSR guidelines, while CDC Country Director, Dr Lisa Nelson looks on.

Uganda Launches the Third Edition of the National Guidelines for Integrated Diseases Surveillance and Response

Kampala 20th September 2021:- Uganda launched the Third Edition of…
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A pool of national master trainers trained on the updated IDSR third edition technical guidelines and

Improving public health surveillance and response in South Sudan

Juba, 18 September 2021 – Timely information and appropriate response…
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Cameroon's community leaders drive demand for COVID-19 vaccines

Cameroon's community leaders drive demand for COVID-19 vaccines

Local leaders, working with over 2300 community mobilizers and 1450…
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Raising faith in COVID-19 vaccines in Lesotho

Raising faith in COVID-19 vaccines in Lesotho

Myths and misinformation around COVID-19 vaccines are rife in Lesotho…
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