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A GeneXpert diagnostic testing set-up in the INRB lab in Kinshasa. This diagnostic tool was adapted during the outbreak of Ebola in West Africa to rapidly test for the disease. Results are ready in one hour. Photo: WHO/A. Clements-Hunt

New technology allows for rapid diagnosis of Ebola in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Laboratory testing of samples is essential to rapidly assess the…
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DRC: Response to The Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak in Bas-Uele

LIKATI: First joint visit of the Minister of Health and the WHO…
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What is early recovery?

WHO is working with the Ebola-affected countries in developing plans…
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Ebola – a test too far for one little girl

In Guinea, the Ebola outbreak continues and resources are needed to…
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CSM outbreak response-WHO facilitates upgrade of laboratory in Zamfara State

Abuja, 09 June 2017 - With the outbreak of cerebrospinal…
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Dr. Custodia Das Dores Isaac Mandlhate Appointed As The Acting WHO Representative in Zambia

Lusaka, 9 June 2017 - The WHO Regional Director for Africa Dr.…
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WR Kenya Dr Rudi Eggers receives a copy of the National guidelines for Tobacco Dependence Treatment & Cessation from Dr Patrick Amoth, MOH, while others look on

Kenya commemorates World No-Tobacco Day

May 31 2017 - The World No-Tobacco Day in Kenya was marked with…
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More women are receiving preventive medicine for malaria during pregnancy in Africa

In the busy corridors of a Yaoundé hospital, Esther Sabouangis is…
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