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Temporary (improvised) specimen storage(coolers) provided to support sample collection in HFs

Improving testing rate -WHO supports Ondo State to integrate COVID-19 sample collection as part of essential services.

Akure, 26 July, 2021 - The World Health Organization (WHO) has…
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Jubilant Partners at the handing over ceremony of the donated vaccines

Arrival of Johnson and Johnson Vaccines in The Gambia

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The Minister for Health together with the Minister for Foreign Affairs, US Ambassador, WHO & UNICEF Reps receiving the vaccines at the airport

The United Republic of Tanzania receives the first COVAX shipment

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Countering COVID-19 Misinformation in Africa: On a continent of 1.3 billion people, WHO and partners are working to reduce social media-driven health myths

Countering COVID-19 Misinformation in Africa: On a continent of 1.3 billion people, WHO and partners are working to reduce social media-driven health myths

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, an infodemic has also emerged. …
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Presentation by WHO Ghana Country Representative, Dr Francis Kasolo to the Chief Director of the Ministry of Health

Ministry of Health receives medical equipment to support Ghana’s COVID response efforts

The Chief Director of the Ministry of Health, Mr Kwabena Oko-Afari…
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Pivotal point in Africa’s COVID-19 third wave

Pivotal point in Africa’s COVID-19 third wave

Following eight consecutive weeks of a fast-moving surge, new COVID-…
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Nigeria records gain in fight against tuberculosis amidst coronavirus pandemic  

Abuja, 21 July, 2021 - Response to the coronavirus pandemic…
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WHO Representative in Uganda, Dr Yonas Tegegn Woldemariam (white shirt) and Mr. Henrik Jespersen, the Head of Cooperation, Royal Danish Embassy in Kampala exchange signed agreements as Hon Hanifa Kawooya (yellow) and Dr Diana Atwine (white and black) look on at the Ministry of Health headquarters in Kampala

Danish Government Extends Additional Financial support worth over 5 Billion Shillings Towards the COVID-19 Resurgence Response in Uganda

Kampala, 21st July 2021: - The Government of Denmark through the…
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