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An emergency vaccination point for children offers a mother relief against measles in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

As her bus approached the town of Masi Manimba, Rosette Mboma heard a…
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Award received by the National Association of Cabo Verdean Municipalities

Cabo Verde awarded for its engagement in the prevention of noncommunicable diseases through its Healthy Cities initiative

In recognition of its health promotion commitment through the Healthy…
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A doctor takes you to the tough and joy-filled days in the Ebola battle in Goma

The tenth epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)…
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The winners of the National Anti-Tobacco ‘Fresque Murale’ Inter-College Competition 2019

Awarding the Best Anti-Tobacco ‘Fresque Murale’

The Awarding Ceremony for the National Anti-Tobacco ‘Fresque Murale’…
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WHO and partners launch emergency vaccination campaign to help contain world’s largest measles outbreak

The Democratic Republic of the Congo, WHO and partners launch…
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Nigeria joins the world in raising awareness on Rabies

Abuja, 27 September, 2019 - On 28 September every year, Nigeria joins…
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Benediction, suffering from Cholera, & his mother (GOMA), Photo: WHO/Savage S.

​Ebola, cholera and measles: Triple threats to the poorest communities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Kasika is one of the poorest neighbourhoods in Goma, the largest…
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Five women with their babies in Beni after surviving Ebola while pregnant

Mothers survive Ebola while pregnant against the odds in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

“I put my feet on the ground and wiggled my toes. It felt strange to…
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