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Strengthening Zimbabwe’s capacity for supply chain logistics management during Public Health Emergencies

The Ministry of Health and Chi
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Professor Judith Torimiro (right) with some of her students

Cameroonian scientist champions African-led research for Africa 

Professor Judith Torimiro is recognized at the World Health Assembly…
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An eligble baby being immunized by Transit team in Muna Market, Maiduguri

WHO and partners provide life-saving vaccine to more than 1.2 million children against measles in Borno State.

Abuja, 24 May 2019 - As Borno State is affected by an on-going…
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Dr Hilonga was recognized at the World Health Assembly

Tanzanian scientist proposes nano innovations to address health problems

Dr Hilonga worked with the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of…
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The Ebola epidemic in DRC is now in its 10th month

United Nations strengthens Ebola response in Democratic Republic of the Congo

The United Nations announced today measures to strengthen its…
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Dr K. Mwinga, WHO Representative (left), and Dr R. Sezibera, Minister

Dr Kasonde Mwinga, New WHO Representative in Rwanda presents credentials to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation

The newly appointed Representative of the World Health Organization (…
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Group photo Cross Border Meeting on Health Security

Cross-border health security issues for Operational Readiness, Surveillance and Response

WHO Regional Office for Africa, in collaboration with the…
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The second ordinary session of the fifth Pan-African Parliament took place in Midrand, South Africa from 6-17 May

African Parliamentarians commit to urgent action to increase immunization rates and advance universal health coverage, as Pan-African Parliament session concludes

The Pan-African Parliament agrees to set up a caucus on immunization…
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