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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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Cross-section of participants at the World Malaria Day program in Grand Cape Mount County

Liberia Commemorates World Malaria Day

 
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Ministry of Health officials from different countries and partners that are attending the International Meeting

International Partners Meet in Kampala to Discuss Ebola Preparedness and Response

Kampala, 30th April 2019: - The Meeting on Strengthening Partnership…
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RRT participants and facilitatators with Dr M Ovberedjo (WHO Representative, 8th from left and in white apparel) on his right is Dr B Bonkoungou (WHO/AFRO Technical Officer - Training) and to his left is Dr P Gasquet (WHO/Lyon Team Lead - Learning Solution and Training)

Botswana and the WHO co-host four SADC countries to conduct Regional Training on National Rapid Response Teams

Gaborone, Botswana - 29 April 2019: The Government of Botswana, in…
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Ministry of Health and Social Services launching the Clinical Handbook for the health care of women subjected to intimate partner violence and/or sexual violence

Gearing towards a comprehensive health sector response for gender based violence

The Ministry of Health and Social Services with support from WHO and…
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WHO Representative, Dr. Charles Sagoe-Moses

Health for all Namibians

Namibia joined the rest of the world in commemorating the World…
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