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Dr Marie-Claire Kolie on site at an Ebola treatment facility

Why I chose to help: A doctor from Guinea on why she volunteered for the DRC Ebola crisis

Dr Marie-Claire Kolie, a doctor in Guinea, volunteered to work in the…
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Dr Tedros and Dr Moeti conversing with the family

WHO hero laid to rest

Dr Richard Valery Mouzoko Kiboung, a devoted doctor, epidemiologist,…
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Algeria certified malaria-free

Algeria and Argentina certified malaria-free by WHO

WHO officially recognizes Algeria as malaria-free. The certification…
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L-R: Commissioner National Disease Control Dr Patrick Tusiime, Minister of Health Dr Jane Ruth Aceng, Ireland Ambassador to Uganda Amb William Carlos and WHO Representative in Uganda Dr Yonas Tegegn Woldemariam

Uganda receives 10 motorcycles to boost surveillance and Community engagement in Ebola preparedness 

Kampala, 03 May 2019: – The Ministry of Health has received ten (10)…
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Minister of Health, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng inaugurating the District MAAM Task Forces which are chaired by Resident District Commissioners in their respective districts.

Uganda commemorates World Malaria Day 2019

Uganda commemorated World Malaria Day (WMD) under the global theme…
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Susana and Abigail are first to be vaccinated with the malaria vaccine in Ghana pilot. Credit: WHO/Fanjan Combrink

Malaria vaccine pilot launched in Ghana

WHO Ghana welcomed the Ministry of Health’s launch of the world’s…
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Minister of Health, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng addresses the congregation during the International Partners meeting to Discuss Ebola Preparedness and Response

Uganda’s Health Minister Calls for Cross-Border Collaboration, Accountability and Country Leadership in Ebola Preparedness and Response

 Kampala, 2nd May 2019: - Uganda’s Minister of Health Dr Jane…
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WHO-EMERGENCIES-LOADING OF EMERGENCY ITEMS IN BEIRA FOR PEMBA JEROME SOUQUET

At least 188 676 people require health assistance after Cyclone Kenneth pummels north-eastern Mozambique

2 May 2019, Pemba – Cyclone Kenneth, the second category 3 cyclone to…
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