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Dr. Tigest in discussion with His Excellency Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi

WHO Representative mission highlights in Zanzibar

4 June 2021, Zanzibar: The President of Zanzibar and Chairman of the…
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Preventing sexual abuse and exploitation in Guinea

Preventing sexual abuse and exploitation in Guinea

In the small village of Sinkolé in the densely-forested south-east of…
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Risk of COVID-19 surge threatens Africa’s health facilities

Risk of COVID-19 surge threatens Africa’s health facilities

As the risk of a surge in COVID-19 cases increases, African countries…
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Nigerian youth commit to quit as WHO commemorates world no tobacco day

Abuja May 31, 2021 - “It is really high time I stopped smoking…
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WHO collaborates with Ministry of Health to tackle maternal and perinatal mortality

Kano, 3 June 2021 - “To achieve accelerated reduction in maternal and…
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“We will never relent” - Argungu Emir vows to ensure COVID-19 vaccination in emirate amid hesitancy

Birnin Kebbi, 3 June, 2021 - Alhaji Samaila Muhammadu Mera, the 33rd…
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For Medical Director of Mekelle Hospital, Dr Kahsay Gebremedhin, staying home was not an option when conflict erupted in Mekelle.  He had a medical team to lead and patients to treat.

Health workers in Mekelle continue to provide services amid challenges

For Medical Director of Mekelle Hospital, Dr Kahsay Gebremedhin,…
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World No-Tobacco Day 2021: Stronger Tobacco Legislative Framework and extension of the Tobacco Cessation Services to better fight the tobacco epidemic in Mauritius

Mauritius marks the World No-Tobacco Day this year through two…
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