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On behalf of the WR, Dr. Ritha Njau handing over the Award to the Chief Medical Officer, Prof. Mohammed Bakari Kambi

WHO recognizes national efforts towards Malaria elimination

Dar es Salaam, 26-27 February 2018: Malaria remains one of the major…
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The Joint Mission, led by Dr Pedro Alonso visiting the health facilities in Aweil, the Greater Northern Bahr El Ghazal State

WHO strategizes to address the worsening challenge of the malaria burden in South Sudan

Juba, 23 February 2018 - Malaria remains one of the leading health…
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A cross section of officials, health workers and community members at the launch of the IP vaccine in Freetown

Sierra Leone maximizes protection against polio with new vaccine launch

FREETOWN, February 23 2018 --- Today Sierra Leone officially…
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Dr Delanyo Dovlo, Director of Health Systems and Services for WHO African Region making a presentation on UCH Scoping mission

Health Systems Strengthening for Universal Health Coverage Scoping mission in Eritrea

This important workshop was officially opened by the Director General…
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WHO/AFRO-UK High Level delegates started their visit in Ethiopia

WHO/AFRO-UK high-level delegation starts visit to Ethiopia

A high level joint WHO/AFRO-UK delegation has been visiting Ethiopia…
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Honorable Dr Riek Gai Kok, Minister of Health addressing the delegates during Joint Appraisal meeting

WHO and GAVI Alliance Partners along with the Ministry of Health strategizes to vaccinate over 485 000 children under one year of age in 2018

Despite widespread conflict and insecurity, South Sudan has witnessed…
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Mr Abdulaziz Gwarzo EPI consultant training vaccinators during the phase II meningitis campaign

Amid insecurity, WHO scaling up routine immunization coverage in South Sudan

Amid widespread conflict where over 1.9 million people displaced due…
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Training of Lassa fever contact team in Esan Central LGA

Government commends WHO for swift response to contain Lassa fever in Edo state

Benin, 20 February 2018 - As the Lassa fever outbreak continues in…
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