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The East African Regional Public Health Emergency Operations Centre and Incident Management Training Workshop kicks off in Tanzania

In today’s connected world, health insecurity is a global issue. We…
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Dr Riek Gai Kok Hon Minister of Health addressing the participants

WHO supports a Multi-sectorial call for ‘Non-Communicable Diseases Action’ in South Sudan

31 July 2017, Juba South Sudan - The World Health Organization in…
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Dr Gumede-Moeletsi at the Ibadan Lab.

Nigeria’s Polio Laboratory Passes WHO Accreditation

Ibadan, 31 July 2017-The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional…
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Melisachew Adane WHO Consultant making a presentation

WHO in collaboration with partners strengthens Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) to protect children from vaccine preventable diseases in South Sudan

Despite the ongoing crisis in the country, the World Health…
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Sensitization of community members on the signs and symptoms of AFP

Best Practice: Tanzania ramps up surveillance to tackle threat of polio

Poliomyelitis (polio) is a highly infectious viral disease, which…
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South Sudan marks World Hepatitis Day 2017

South Sudan has joined the rest of the world in commemorating World…
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Le Directeur de WHE AFRO, le Représentant de GOARN et la Conseillère de Africa CDC

Partners agree to harmonise actions to improve the effectiveness of humanitarian efforts

Organisations involved in managing health emergencies and disease…
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WHO National Health Promotion Officer, Eugene Mahlehla, presenting on effective interventions to reduce harmful use of alcohol

WHO participates in a forum on effective interventions to reduce harmful use of alcohol

South Africa’s alcohol consumption rate is very high, with the…
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