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A health worker gives medication to a patient. Kenya has embarked on a extensive evidence-based approach to root out TB

Kenya embarks on new approach to prioritize future TB actions

The Ministry of Health, Kenya, has embarked on a new, robust approach…
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WHO Director General visits Ebola-affected areas in DR Congo

WHO Director General visits Ebola-affected areas in DR Congo

World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom…
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Delivery of cholera vaccines in South Sudan.

WHO supports South Sudan in vaccination campaign against cholera before transmission season

Juba, 11 May 2018 – To reduce the risk of cholera outbreaks in South…
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WHO and partners working with national health authorities to contain new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

WHO and partners working with national health authorities to contain new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The World Health Organization (WHO) and a broad range of partners are…
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Dr Moeti with the DG of OFID

ESPEN receives 1 million USD grant from OFID

The WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti signed an…
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WHO country Representative Dr Wondimagegnehu Alemu hands over personal protective equipment to Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu

Nigeria’s Lassa fever outbreak contained, but continued vigilance needed

The largest-ever Lassa fever outbreak in the country is contained…
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WHO Pharm Oche administers cholera vaccine to an eligible beneficiary the OCV campaign

600 000 people to benefit from oral cholera vaccines in Bauchi, Nigeria

Bauchi,  09 May 2018  - The World Health Organization…
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WHO country Representative Dr Wondimagegnehu Alemu hands over personal protective equipment to Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu

Nigeria’s Lassa fever outbreak contained, but continued vigilance needed

Abuja, 10 May 2018 -With six weeks of declining numbers and only…
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