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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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The JEE team

Strengthening the implementation of International Health Regulations 2005 in the Kingdom of Eswatini

The Kingdom of Eswatini is a small country with a population of just…
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L to R: Prof. Yemane Berhan, H.E. Dr Kebede Worku, Dr Ephrem T. and Mulat Negus

Ethiopia launched the 8th African Vaccination Week

Addis Ababa 23rd April 2018: The national African Vaccination Week…
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WHO and International Federation of Red Cross strengthen collaboration in Africa

WHO and International Federation of Red Cross strengthen collaboration in Africa

The Regional Offices of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the…
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New Ebola outbreak declared in Democratic Republic of the Congo

New Ebola outbreak declared in Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo declared a new…
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Eswatini National Malaria Programme manager chairing the meeting

Innovative implementation of Integrated Vector Management for disease prevention and control in the WHO Africa Region

Malaria vector control experts from Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia,…
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Largest cholera vaccine drive in history to target spike in outbreaks

Largest cholera vaccine drive in history to target spike in outbreaks

A spate of cholera outbreaks across Africa has prompted the largest…
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