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Standing ovation following the Declaration

WHO Declares Nigeria Ebola-Free

Abuja 20 October, 2014 - The World Health Organization, today, 20th…
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“The first thing we do with a blood sample is inactivate the Ebola virus, making the virus non-infectious and safer for testing”, says US Navy Lieutenant Jose Garcia. As the blood sample might be contagious, this process happens in a very protective environment by using a portable biological safety hood to avoid any direct contact. WHO/P. Desloovere

Liberia: New Ebola mobile lab speeds up diagnosis and improves care

October 2014 - One of the challenges to bring the Ebola outbreak…
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Stakeholders Consensus Building and Advocacy Meeting for the Reviewed National Medicines Policy

Accra, 17 October 2014 -- The review of the National Medicines Policy…
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The Guest of Honour, the Minister for Health and Social Welfare, Hon. Dr. Hussein Mwinyi, in a group photo with members from the high table and members of the Parliamentary Social Services Committee

Tanzania Food and Drugs Authority (TFDA) celebrates its 10th anniversary

“Together let us combat sub-standard and counterfeit products to…
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A child receiving OPV during DOPV

Knocking Off remaining Polio "Sanctuaries": Active Transmission Zone Concludes Synchronized Outbreak Response

Abuja, 17 October, 2014 - The January 2012, Global Polio Independent…
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Dr Kesetebirhan Admasu, Minister of Health, speaking at the opening of the 16th ARM on 15 October in Dire Dawa

Crossing the MDG finish line and visioning for the future of the health sector in Ethiopia

Dire Dawa. 16 October 2014 – The 16th Annual Review Meeting (ARM) of…
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Minister of Health, Dr. Riek Gai Kok and WHO Representative for South Sudan, Dr Abdi Aden Mohamed addressing a joint press conference in Juba

South Sudan Enhances Preparedness for Ebola and Marburg

WHO in support of South Sudan’s Ministry of Health, continues to…
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13th Dr. Mathew Lukwiya memorial lecture organized in memory of fallen health health workers

Kampala, 15th October 2014:- The 13th Dr.
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