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WHO personnel, vaccinators and immigration officers at international border point awaiting care givers with eligible children for vaccination

Nigeria intensifies cross border immunization, with special focus on nomadic populations

Kano, 8 July, 2019 - In renewed efforts to vaccinate children…

Salome Meyer

Civil society’s critical role in new face of cancer care in South Africa

The official launch in 2017 by South Africa’s former Health Minister…

Cross Section at the Bauchi State Government House

Bauchi State Governor seeks stronger collaboration with WHO, Other Partner Agencies

Bauchi, 7 July 2019 - The Bauchi State Governor, His Excellency,…

A “One WHO approach” for Malaria elimination in the African Region

A “One WHO approach” for Malaria elimination in the African Region

Although there has been progress in reducing malaria in Africa, most…

Dr Moeti at the high-level advocacy event on cancer in Africa held in Niamey

Greater public awareness, stronger collaboration, early detection and screening are critical to fight cancer in Africa

The high-level advocacy event on cancer in Africa held in Niamey,…

Minister of Health Dr Jane Ruth Aceng (black suit) addresses a gathering in Arua district about Ebola Virus Disease. Looking on is the WHO Representative in Uganda, Dr Yonas Tegegn Woldemariam (WHO branded jacket)

As Ebola Disease Transmission is interrupted in Kasese District, Arua goes on high alert following confirmation of a case near the border

Kampala, 6th July 2019:- All people who came into contact with the…

Ministers of Health agree next steps for Sahel Malaria Elimination Initiative

Ministers of Health agree next steps for Sahel Malaria Elimination Initiative

Health ministers from the Sahel agree to work more closely to end…

Simulation exercise in Conakry, Guinea

WHO celebrates big step forward in improving health security in the African region

WHO reached an important milestone globally today with the completion…