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National Launch of polio campaign in Mombasa set for May 22-26 in 13 counties at risk

Urgent immunization response launched to tackle polio outbreak in 13 counties

Nairobi, 21 May 2020 – Over three million children across 13 counties…
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Over 1.2 million need health assistance in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado Province

Over 1.2 million need health assistance in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado Province

Pemba, 21 May 2021 – More than 1.2 million people urgently need…
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Supply bottleneck, financial challenges fuel delays in Africa’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Supply bottleneck, financial challenges fuel delays in Africa’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout

A blockage on supplies and financial challenges are delaying Africa’s…
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WHO and the Tigray Regional Health Bureau reactivate the Tigray toll-free COVID-19 call center

WHO and the Tigray Regional Health Bureau reactivate the Tigray toll-free COVID-19 call center

The Tigray Region toll-free call center 6244 was relaunched in…
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The Minister of Women Affair, Dame Pauline Tallen, Minister of State for Health Dr Olorunnimbe Mamora, Rep of FRSC Corp Marshall, Rep of Minister of Transportation, Udu Ejemi and the WR, Dr Walter Kazadi Mulombo

Road Safety stakeholders optimistic that implementation of urban speed limits will reduce traffic accidents 

Abuja, 19 March, 2021 - To launch the sixth UN Global Road Safety…
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Vaccination exercise at Kara in Benin City during the Africa Vaccination Week..

Taking vaccination closer to underserved communities- States optimize Africa Vaccination Week commemoration.

Benin City, 19 May, 2019 - Sitting inside the Church, Pastor Evelyn…
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Dr. Clement, WR Liberia speaking during the COVID-19 Vaccine Q&A panel discussion in Monrovia

Liberia Diplomatic Community and Private Sector Influencers Join Forces with the Health Sector to Promote COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake in Liberia

Monrovia, 17th May 2021:  In an effort to alleviate public fears…
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Expiry date and shelf life of the AstraZeneca Covishield vaccine produced by the Serum Institute of India

Expiry date and shelf life of the AstraZeneca Covishield vaccine produced by the Serum Institute of India

The WHO Regional Office for Africa wishes to provide clarification…
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