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Children displaying both cards for Measles and MenA as proof of vaccination

Nigeria reaches over 18 million children with measles and meningitis vaccination in high risk States

Abuja, 27 January 2020 - “I felt very happy when my two children…
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Passenger screening at Maya Maya International airport, Brazzaville, Republic of Congo

WHO ramps up preparedness for novel coronavirus in the African region

The World Health Organization (WHO) is scaling up novel coronavirus…
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Honorable Dr Riek Gai Kok, Minister of Health launching the thermal scanner

South Sudan strengthens port health services to ensure compliance with the international standards

Juba, 31 January 2020 – In an effort to strengthen port health…
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From left, Abbott Representative, Minister of State in Ministry of Health, Type 1 Representative

The Team Type 1 Foundation and Abbott partner to donate glucose meters and nearly 12 million test strips to help people living with diabetes in Rwanda

Kigali, Rwanda - January 16, 2020 - Resulting from a good partnership…
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Vaccination baby against Yellow fever

Press Statement on Yellow Fever in Moyo and Buliisa districts in Uganda

Kampala, 27 Januarry 2020:- The Ministry of Health would like to…
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Dr Diane Gashumba, Minister of Health

Rwanda Public Notice on Novel Coronavirus

The Ministry of Health requests the general public and especially…
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Hon. Dr Riek Gai Kok, Minister of Health – Republic of South Sudan with the delegation of the Africa Regional Certification Commission (ARCC) for poliomyelitis eradication during a two-week verification visit in South Sudan

Polio –Free Certification - The Africa Regional Certification Commission starts a verification exercise in South Sudan

Juba, 23 January 2020 – A delegation of the Africa Regional…
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Winning community trust in Ebola control

Winning community trust in Ebola control

“Why is Ebola taking so long to end?” a man attending a community…
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