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More than 15 countries in Africa report COVID-19 cases

More than 15 countries in Africa report COVID-19 cases

The World Health Organization (WHO) officially designated COVID-19 a…
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Seychelles WR Dr. Teniin Gakuruh with the Head of State HE Danny Faure at State House, Victoria, Seychelles

WHO Representative for Seychelles, Dr. Teniin Gakuruh discusses Seychelles’ preparedness to the global outbreak of corona virus with the Head of State, President Danny Faure

12 March 2020, Seychelles – On Wednesday 10th March 2020, the WHO…
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Algeria’s COVID-19 hotline props up rapid response

Algeria’s COVID-19 hotline props up rapid response

Leaning over desks with hands-free headsets hugging veils or bare…
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Group of WHO female officers during the International Women's Day celebration

Celebrating the Nigerian woman - the epitome of courage, strength and hope

Abuja, 12 March, 2020 - While celebrating women this week, the UN…
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Close-marking COVID19 – WHO supports screening activities at Lagos international airport arrivals 

Lagos, 11 March, 2020 - Following the successful deployment of ad-hoc…
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South African Development Community unites to tackle COVID-19

South African Development Community unites to tackle COVID-19

Ministers of Health from the Southern African Development Community (…
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Rose Amboko

Ebola community health workers trained for the future

Beni, 10 March 2020 – In a small commune of mud and wattle homes in…
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Dr Edith NKWEMBE, Microbiologist of INRB DRC using laboratory reagents to identify COVID-19

First case of COVID-19 confirmed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Ministry of Public Health in the Democratic Republic of the Congo…
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