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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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Vue partielle de l’Unité de virologie et de l'immunologie Moléculaires de l'Institut national de recherche biomédicale (INRB) de Kinshasa. OMS/Eugene Kabambi

New Ebola outbreak declared in Democratic Republic of the Congo

8 May 2018 News Release Geneva/Brazzaville/Kinshasa The Government…
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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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WHO supports six African countries conduct first joint health emergency operations exercise

WHO supports six African countries conduct first joint health emergency operations exercise

With the increasing threat of health emergencies crossing borders,…
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Left to Right (clockwise from top): Ms Segotso (UNFPA Asst Rep), Dr Seipone (DPS - MoHW), Dr Ovberedjo (WR Botswana), Dr Bodo (WHO Uganda), Dr Desta (WHO AFRO IST/ESA) and Dr Baltag (WHO HQ) during the debriefing session

Ministry of Health and Wellness holds a national stakeholders’ consultation on Quality Health Care Services for Adolescents and Youth

Gaborone, Botswana - 4 May 2018: The Ministry of Health and Wellness…
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WHO has supported the training of midwives through improvements in the national curriculum and the rollout of the EmONC programme

Helping midwives be the best they can be

FREETOWN, May 5 2018 - Midwives everywhere have jobs that truly…
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