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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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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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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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The WHO Country Representative and the two Health Ministers - Hon. Ummry Mwalimu and Hon. Nassoro Mazrui, launching the CCS

WHO Tanzania launches its third Country Cooperation Strategy

Dar es Salaam, 27 April 2
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Minister of Health (4th right) WR (2nd right) and other dignitaries at the high table to commemrate 2022 WMD in Abuja

Stakeholders endorse collective innovative approach for eradication of  malaria in Nigeria

Abuja, 27 April, 2022 - To commemorate the 2022 World Malaria Day (…
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Democratic Republic of the Congo kicks off Ebola vaccination

Democratic Republic of the Congo kicks off Ebola vaccination

Brazzaville/Kinshasa — The Democratic Republic of the Congo today…
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