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Mr Liyosi Evans the WR giving his remarks

Capacity for resource mobilization and partner management strengthened at the WHO country office in South Sudan

As the World Health Organization Country Office in South Sudan works…
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Judith the midwife donating blood

World Blood Donor Day: South Sudan registers more voluntary unpaid blood donors

‘I have witnessed it myself that most of our mothers die due to…
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The response is taking place in some of the most remote areas in Sierra Leone

Measles outbreak confirmed in northern Sierra Leone

Health sector response mounted, including preparations for targeted …
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Minister of Health Professor Isaac Adewole delivering his speech during the Media briefing

World Blood Donor Day-Nigeria requires over 1.8 million units of blood annually to meet demand

Abuja, 14 June, 2018 - To commemorate 2018 World Blood Donor Day…
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Fusi, an Opthalmic nurse screens communities in Yendi Photo: Ruth McDowall/Sightsavers 2016

Ghana eliminates trachoma, freeing millions from suffering and blindness

Ghana is the first African country to eliminate trachoma, freeing…
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The quality of care network aims to accelerate reductions in maternal and child deaths

Sierra Leone becomes 10th country to join global Quality of Care Network

FREETOWN, June 13 2018 -  Sierra Leone has become the latest…
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Dr Kawuwa declaring end of cholera outbreak in Yobe

Yobe declares end of cholera, commends WHO’s leadership and coordination 

Damaturu, 13 June 2018 - With more than 14 days since the last…
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Health workers administering vaccine to an eligible child

Scale-up measures to reduce adverse events and increase immunization uptake in Nigeria

Abuja, 13 June, 2018 - As the women queue up with their children, a…
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