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Yellow fever global vaccine stockpile in emergencies

When a major outbreak of yellow fever hits, countries need to access…
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Health challenges and needs in South Sudan

Dr.
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WHO Representative Dr Tigest Ketsela Mengestu presents her letter of credence to Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relation Chief Mgwagwa Gamedze

Dr Tigest Ketsela Mengestu presents letter of Credence to Swaziland Government

16 June 2016, Mbabane: Dr Tigest Ketsela Mengestu presented her…
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WHO African Region Programme Subcommittee meeting begins in Brazzaville, Congo

Brazzaville, 13 June 2016 – The meeting of the Programme Su
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The Minister for Health, Dr. Riek Gai Kok receives the list the first batch of items from the Japanese Ambassador to South Sudan, H.E. Mr. Masahiko Kiya and the WHO Representative to South Sudan Dr Abdulmumini Usman. Photo: WHO.

South Sudan Commences World Blood Donor Day (WBDD) 2016 Celebrations

Under the theme “Blood Connects Us All”, South Sudan has joined the…
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Minister of State for Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire (right) addressing journalists on 2016 World Blood Donor Day

World Blood Donor Day-Nigeria requires innovative strategies for sufficient and safe blood supply.

Abuja, 14 June 2016 - The Honourable Minister of State for Health, Dr…
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From safe blood transfusions in South Sudan to hospital equipment for Yemen: Wide-ranging support from Japan

27 April 2016 - In a country facing ongoing conflict, safe
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African national regulatory agencies and ethics committees agree to harmonise practices to strengthen clinical trial oversight

Addis Ababa – Heads of national regulatory agencies and national…
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