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WHO and Africa CDC agree on joint actions to improve health security in Africa

WHO and Africa CDC agree on joint actions to improve health security in Africa

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the African Union Commission…
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The Acting Director General of Health Services Dr Henry Mwebesa, Hon Alok Shama getting an explanation about the temperature scanners from health workers.

UK Minister Impressed by Ebola Work done in Uganda

Kasese, 22nd August 2019:- The United Kingdom (UK) through its…
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African health ministers agree to an all-fronts push to control the rise in vector-borne diseases

African health ministers agree to an all-fronts push to control the rise in vector-borne diseases

With countries in Africa experiencing increased cases and deaths due…
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The Honourable Minister of International Affairs and Cooperation, Dr Unity Dow (right), receiving the credentials of the WHO Representative to Botswana, Dr Josephine Namboze (left)

Dr Josephine Namboze, the new WR to Botswana, presents her Credentials to the Honourable Minister of International Affairs and Cooperation

Gaborone, Botswana - 22 August 2019: This morning, the new World…
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mOPV2 vaccination in Fafan zone of Somali region

Countries launch synchronized cross border campaign to fight against polio: Somali region of Ethiopia alone to vaccinate over half million under 5 children

Polio is a highly infectious, debilitating disease which affects…
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Africa today heads into the last mile to be free of wild polio

Africa today heads into the last mile to be free of wild polio

Africa marks three years without a case of wild poliovirus, crossing…
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Strategic plan to reduce malnutrition in Africa adopted by WHO Member States

Strategic plan to reduce malnutrition in Africa adopted by WHO Member States

The 69th session of WHO African Regional Committee adopts a strategic…
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As risks of outbreaks grow, African health ministers agree to new response strategy

As risks of outbreaks grow, African health ministers agree to new response strategy

With an acute public health event reported every four days on the…
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