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Dr Pavel Ursu During the presentation of his credentials

WHO Welcomes New Country Representative: Dr. Pavel Ursu Presents Credentials to Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Abuja, The World Health Organization (WHO) is pleased to announce the…
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Regional High-Level Workshop on Preventive Ebola Vaccination

Prepare today, protect tomorrow: African countries unite for preventive Ebola vaccination in Liberia.

Monrovia, 10 October 2025: Senior Ministry of Health officials from…
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Ethiopia among pioneers in rolling out AI-powered digital X-ray for TB screening WHO Ethiopia receives commendation for its contribution to adopting innovations and supporting national efforts to end tuberculosis

Ethiopia among pioneers in rolling out AI-powered digital X-ray for TB screening WHO Ethiopia receives commendation for its contribution to adopting innovations and supporting national efforts to end tuberculosis

Addis Ababa, 14 October 2025 — Ethiopia has taken a major step…
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Children showing off vaccination cards after being vaccinated.

Nigeria intensifies fight against vaccine-preventable diseases with nationwide measles–rubella and polio campaign

Abuja, The Government of Nigeria has launched a nationwide integrated…
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Ebola: Congo on Alert to Contain the Risk

Republic of Congo reinforces measures to curb potential Ebola outbreak

Brazzaville – The Republic of Congo has stepped up measures to…
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WHO and Carter Center sign new agreement to accelerate the elimination of Guinea Worm in Angola

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Carter Center have signed…
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WHO Tanzania Representative, Dr. Alex Gasasira, Presents Credentials to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation

WHO Tanzania Representative, Dr. Alex Gasasira, Presents Credentials to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation

Dar es Salaam– The newly appointed WHO Representative to Tanzania, Dr…
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The Pandemic Fund: EPPR project strengthens Ethiopia’s pandemic preparedness with vital ICT and laboratory equipment support

The Pandemic Fund: EPPR project strengthens Ethiopia’s pandemic preparedness with vital ICT and laboratory equipment support

Addis Ababa, 24 September 2025 — The World Health Organization (WHO)…
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