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Kenya takes steps to save mothers’ lives, showing why better data matters

In 2013, Kenya’s Ministry of Health was faced with a debate over the…
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Dr Jackson Kioko , Ag Director of Medical services gives opening remarks on behalf of Cabinet Secretary

Kenya launches Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Master Plan 2016-2020

Nairobi, June 2016 - Kenya launched the second Neglected…
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Dr Ovberedjo (with raised hand) emphasizing team work in ensuring Botswana eliminates malaria

Botswana trains newly recruited Malaria Elimination Surveillance Officers

Gaborone, 30 June 2016 --  “An excellent surveillance and…
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WHO, governments and health agencies commit to advancing global health security

Bali, Indonesia, 30 June 2016 – The World Health Organization (WHO),…
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Fifteen African Countries and Partners Take stock of Progress Made in Access to Medicines

‘Good Results Require Sustained Efforts’
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(L-R) Prof Carles Uwakwe(, Prof Suliaman Akanmu, Dr Evelyn Ngige, Dr Bilali Camara, Dr Dorothy Mboringacha, Dr Meg Doherty; Dr Rex Mpazanje, and Prof Shittu.

Nigeria aligns national protocol to WHO ‘Treat All’ guidelines on HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment

Abuja, 28 June, 2016 - Nigeria’s Minister of Health, Professor Isaac…
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Roll back malaria partnership to step up malaria outbreak response

Kampala 27th June 2016:- Twenty seven (27) districts in are…
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A child receiving Vitamin A supplementation during the campaign

Maternal and Child Health Week Campaign Brings Vaccines to 1.5 Million Children

Five days of Immunization Activities to deliver integrated maternal…
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