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Dr Moeti duing visit to President Roch Marc Christian Kaboré of Burkina Faso

WHO celebrates more than 40 years of success in the control of onchocerciasis or "river blindness"

Ouagadougou, 15 July 2016 – WHO celebrates, from 14 to 15 July 2016,…
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A young girl assisted in measuring her BMI

WHO Gambia engages local Church on NCDs

Banjul, 15 July 2016 - As part of its advocacy efforts to promote and…
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World Health Organization steps up response to rising health needs of internally displaced persons in Juba City, South Sudan

Juba, 14 July 2016 - In response to the growing humanitarian crisis…
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Strong political commitment, equitable access, and active engagement of communities key to sustaining immunization gains in Africa

Brazzaville, 14 July 2016 -- Sustaining the gains that have
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The many challenges to fighting yellow fever in Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Democratic Republic of the Congo faces many challenges in…
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President Buhari of Nigeria welcoming the WHO RD, Dr Moeti to the State House in Abuja

President Buhari and WHO Regional Director agree on the need to increase domestic funding for health

Abuja, 13 July 2016 - His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari has…
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The marchers displaying their banners showing the national VCT Day 2016 campaign theme in Mumbwa district

National Voluntary Counselling and Testing Day commemorated on 30th June in Zambia under the theme “HIV testing: Key to reaching 90-90-90 target”

Lusaka, 12 July 2016 – The National HIV Voluntary Counselling and…
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Dr Moeti speaking with Nigeria's Minister for Budget & Planning

Ministers assure WHO Regional Director that health is a key priority for Nigeria

Abuja, 12 July 2016 - Nigeria’s Minister of Budget and Planning and…
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