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The Honorable Minister Dr Jean Kalilani comforting a twin child listens to the mother of the twins living in one of the camps in Chikwawa districts while Dr Nyarko (far right) in khaki WHO field coat looks on WHO Malawi photo

Malawi health service delivery systems in flood affected districts to be strengthened by MOH and the WHO response efforts

On 30 January 2015, the Minister of Health, Dr Jean Kalilani and WHO…
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Kenya marks World Cancer Day with high expectation

The World Cancer Day in Kenya has been marked by a call for…
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Ibadan group picture

WHO supports Nigerian government in efforts to eradicate polio in 2015

Ibadan, Oyo Nigeria 5 February, 2015 – To sustain interruption of…
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From Liberia to Sierra Leone: a cortege of hope in the fight against Ebola

Three Liberian ambulances, with 20 Liberian staff joining their…
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Dr. John Rumunu, Director General for Preventive Health Services in the Ministry of Health (left) addressing the meeting.

WHO Supports Ministry of Health to Host IDSR Review and Consultative Meeting

WHO supported the Ministry of Health to conduct a review meeting on…
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Participants at the climate change vulnerability and adaptation assessment workshop in Lusaka

WHO supports workshop on climate change vulnerability and adaptation assessment

Lusaka, 4 February 2015 -- It has been estimated that 23% of…
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The unified support and advocacy of Organization of African Union First Ladies will be crucial for kicking polio out of Africa.

African First Ladies Unite to End Polio

The African Union First Ladies made a call for action on 31 January…
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Maternal mortality is declining steadily in Ethiopia, but more efforts are needed to meet the MDG target

Using Data to Save Lives

Every day, approximately 35 women die in Ethiopia from preventable…
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