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Vaccination in Zimbabwe

Cyclone-affected communities in Zimbabwe being vaccinated against cholera

Zimbabwe launches cholera vaccination campaign in communities…
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Disease detection in a box – a high-tech solution for emergency settings

Disease detection in a box – a high-tech solution for emergency settings

In the aftermath of Cyclone Idai, hundreds of thousands of…
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Caregivers with eligible children at immunization unit of health facility in Kaduna State/WHO Nigeria

NERICC-Nigeria’s panacea to routine immunization and primary health care strengthening.

Abuja 16 April 2019 – Over the past 18 months, Nigeria has recorded…
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Strengthening Leadership for Health Emergency Response 

With more than 100 emergencies every year, the African Region is…
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The First lady of the Republic of Zambia, Mrs Esther Lungu (right) with the First Lady of the Republic of Mozambique at the launch

The United Nations in Zambia welcomes the launch of the Zambia Ending AIDS and Free to Shine Campaigns

The United Nations in Zambia has welcomed the launch of the Zambia…
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Participants of the event parading

Eritrea Observed World TB Day 2019

Eritrea commemorated World TB Day on  the 23rd March 2019 in…
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The programme prepares technical specialists to move beyond their field of expertise

Training WHO specialists to captain a health emergency response

The World Health Organization is creating a “workforce of excellence…
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Seychelles introduces sugary drink tax

Seychelles introduces sugary drink tax

In an effort to counter rising obesity, Seychelles introduced a tax…
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