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Africa is one-step away from wild polio eradication verdict

Africa is one-step away from wild polio eradication verdict

The African region completes a critical step towards wild polio…
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FIRST CASE OF COVID-19 CONFIRMED IN ETHIOPIA

First case of COVID-19 confirmed in Ethiopia

The Federal Ministry of Health has confirmed a coronavirus disease (…
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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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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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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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Follow-up of last Ebola contacts ends

Follow-up of last Ebola contacts ends

The observation period of the last people to have come in contact…
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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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