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Reaching communities with prevention messages through local radio stations

Coronavirus disease: What you need to know

Coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illness…
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Pioneer UN volunteers at WHO Regional Office for Africa

Pioneer UN volunteers at WHO Regional Office for Africa

Today, 8 March 2020, the world is celebrating the International Women…
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The wife of the Vice President Mrs Dolapo Osinbajo (Middle), Minister of Health (L) and the joint UN team

Nigeria re-commits to eradicating Tuberculosis and controlling Noncommunicable Diseases by 2030.

Abuja, March 6, 2020- Nigeria has re-committed to eradicating…
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Tackling high maternal deaths in Mauritania

Tackling high maternal deaths in Mauritania

A cloud of dust lifted slowly off the forecourt of Sebkha health…
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WHO African Regional Office, UN Volunteers Programme partner to boost gender parity

WHO African Regional Office, UN Volunteers Programme partner to boost gender parity

The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa and…
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WHO provided support for the MOH/EPHI COVID-19 Simulation Exercise

WHO provided support for the MOH/EPHI COVID-19 Simulation Exercise

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WHO and key health partners join forces to fight COVID-19 in Africa

WHO and key health partners join forces to fight COVID-19 in Africa

With confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Algeria, Senegal, Nigeria and…
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Inoculating against the ‘infodemic’ in Africa

Inoculating against the ‘infodemic’ in Africa

On entering Uganda’s Entebbe International Airport, visitors are…
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