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Enugu State inaugurates Task Force on Immunization, to close gaps in immunization coverage  

Enugu, 19 February 2020 - “The formation of a Task Force on…
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Dr Freddy Banza

Working with communities to end Ebola

“In some places they threw stones at us, but in others community…
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One of the flood-affected areas in northern Nigeria

Nigeria strengthens capacity to address impact of climate change on health. 

Abuja, 19 February 2020 - Mr Ayeo Olomiete, a health officer from…
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Ethiopia passes landmark smoking excise bill

The Ethiopian Parliament has passed landmark legislation with the…
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Ethiopia stepping up readiness for coronavirus disease outbreak

Ethiopia stepping up readiness for coronavirus disease outbreak

Home to one of Africa’s busiest international airline hubs, Ethiopia…
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Mr Christopher Raboude, Nutritionist, Rodrigues Island, receiving the Certificate of Participation from Mrs Aryamah Doomun, Chief Nutritionist. In the background, Dr I. Nawoor, Ag Director Health Services, Dr L. Musango, WHO Representative in Mauritius and Dr H. Bekele, Nutrition Advisor, WHO IST/ESA

Empowering Health Workers on Child Growth Assessment

Nutritionists, Public Health Nursing Officers, Nursing Officers,…
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Four countries in the African region license vaccine in milestone for Ebola prevention

Four countries in the African region license vaccine in milestone for Ebola prevention

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Burundi, Ghana and Zambia…
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Supporting media to bust harmful myths on coronavirus disease

Supporting media to bust harmful myths on coronavirus disease

From eating garlic to gargling with mouthwash, the public space is…
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