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Zimbabwe hosts SADC Malaria Day

Vic. Falls, 16 Jan. 2015  Zimbabwe, which is the…
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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania - 16th January 2015 - The Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (MOHSW) in collaboration with the Prime Ministers’ Office, Department of Disaster Management (PMO-DMD) for the first time held the high level sensitization meeting to discuss Ebola Virus Disease country preparedness. The meeting which took place in Dar es Salaam was officiated by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Donan Mmbando and Representative of the Permanent Secretary, Prime Minister

The United Republic of Tanzania hosts a high level sensitization meeting on Ebola Virus Disease country preparedness

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania - 16th January 2015 - The Ministry of…
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“I encourage all mothers to give birth at a health facility and seek post-natal care after delivery. No woman should die while giving life.” – Sister Beletech Tekle, Midwife, Addis Ababa.

No Woman Should Die while Giving Life: Safe motherhood month calls for zero home deliveries

Every year, the month January, is marked as safe motherhood month to…
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Guinea: Cured Ebola patients from Coyah Ebola Treatment Centre testify

In recognition of the efforts of the community and the country to…
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The fourth Ethiopian HIV/AIDS Prevention Summit drew attention to the concerning rise in HIV prevalence in the region.

Somali Region Intensifies HIV Prevention Efforts

The fourth Ethiopian HIV/AIDS Prevention Summit, held in Jigjiga,…
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WHO grants approval for safe, effective meningitis A vaccine for infants

New technology already has achieved dramatic drop in major cause of…
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The high-level delegation with Doollo Zonal Administration in front of the WHO/UNICEF Polio Operations Base in Wardher town on 5 January 2015.

Ethiopia Marks 365 Days without Polio

Wardher. 6 January 2015. Since 5 January 2014 no new cases of wild…
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Coordinators and participants of the TB training.

Tuberculosis Programme Managers' Capacity Strengthened through WHO Training Course

A WHO training course fortuberculosis (TB) control programme managers…
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