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Scaling up genomic sequencing in Africa

Scaling up genomic sequencing in Africa

COVID-19 has had a catastrophic impact on lives and livelihoods. But…
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Dr. Jean-Bosco Ndihokubwayo, WHO Representative CHAD

"Pink October" in Chad dedicated by the national authorities to the fight against cancer.

"Pink October" in Chad was dedicated by the national authorities to…
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L-R Isah Alilu, a water vendor with Abubakar Mohammed, a community youth sanitation volunteer at Tudun Wada North, Niger State

Niger state strengthens sanitation systems against open defecation   

Minna, 29 September, 2021 - On the frontline of ensuring that…
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WHO staff monitoring Sample collection at a sample collection sites in Odo Ado Health Facility, Ekiti State

Boosting COVID-19 case detection- Ekiti State expands use of antigen rapid diagnostic tests in health facilities

Ado-Ekiti, 29 September, 2021 - “Getting my covid-19 result in less…
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WHO Representative presenting on CCS

WHO launches elaboration process for the Cooperation Strategy with Angola

Luanda, Angola, September 29th, 2021 - The World Health Organization…
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Monica Sharik, a vaccinator at Dusten Kura Gwari, Chanchagi LGA

WHO and partners call for urgent action on meningitis - New meningitis strategy aims to save more than 200,000 lives annually

Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) and partners launched the…
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Health care workers providing care to a pregnant woman

Ensuring the safety of mothers and newborns during childbirth in Namibia

World Patient Safety Day was established in 2019 to enhance global…
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A participant contributing to the discussions during the implementation of the national sentinel surveillance for influenza meeting in Gaborone

Strengthening the national systems to respond to influenza outbreaks in Botswana

The Ministry of Health and Wellness (MoHW) hosted the implementation…
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