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Finalization of the Natinal Policy on Cosmetics Safety amd Health.

Nigeria adopts national policy to strengthen cosmetics safety

Abuja – Nigeria has approved its first national policy on cosmetics…
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Guinea-Bissau’s health system receives mobile units, equipment and medical supplies

Guinea-Bissau’s health system receives mobile units, equipment and medical supplies

Bissau—The World Health Organization (WHO) has made a major donation…
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Strengthening Surveillance to Prevent Hospital-Acquired Infections in Tanzania

Strengthening surveillance to prevent hospital-acquired infections in Tanzania

As part of International Health Regulations (IHR 2005) core…
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Community Health Workers in Songwe Use Digital Tools to Detect Disease Outbreaks Faster

Community Health Workers in Songwe use digital tools to detect disease outbreaks faster

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WHO supports Burundi to deliver lifesaving emergency health assistance

WHO supports Burundi to deliver lifesaving emergency health assistance

Busuma, Burundi—Burundi is facing a growing humanitarian emergency as…
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Angola strengthens health security with advances in compliance with International Health Regulations

Angola has taken a decisive step towards strengthening national…
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Kenya moves toward establishing Africa’s second military emergency medical team. Photo credit: WHO / Ardo Farah

Kenya moves toward establishing Africa’s second military emergency medical team

Nairobi - Kenya is taking a significant step toward strengthening its…
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Kenya introduces WHO child development assessment tool in national health survey for the first time

Kenya introduces WHO child development assessment tool in national health survey for the first time

Nairobi - For the first time, Kenya has measured how children under…
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