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WHO South Africa sets the organizational and staff objectives for 2019 in alignment with the Thirteenth General Programme of Work (GPW-13)

To commemorate the WHO global initiative “Goals Week: Connect your…
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ORAL HEALTH CAPACITY BUILDING

South Africa attends capacity building Workshop to accelerate implementation of the Regional Oral Health Strategy 2016-2025

South Africa's National Department of Health representative from the…
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Introduction of One Health Costing Tool

WHO supports Gauteng Provincial Department of Health to cost Maternal and Neonatal Revival Plan (2019-22)

Following completion of drafting the Gauteng Provincial Department of…
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Dr Akpaka Kalu, WHO Representative to South Africa presents the Summary outcomes of the Presidential health Summit in presence of the Deputy President Mr David Mabuza and Health Minister- Dr Aaron Matsoaledi

South Africa holds a Presidential Health Summit to guide policy reforms towards Universal Health Coverage

As part of the South African Government’s commitment for ensuring…
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WR in Pietermaritzeburg meeting Minister Motsoaledi and KZN Health MEC Dr Dhlomo

WHO Representative hits the ground running and walks the organization’s talk

Just under three weeks of having landed in South Africa as the new…
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Dr Aaron Motsoaledi (Minister of Health), Ms Aneliswa Cele (Chief director, Environmental Health), Dr Brian Chirombo (OIC, WHO), Dr Kerrigan McCarthy (IMT Lead, NICD), Ms Precious Matsoso (DG, Health)

WHO congratulates South Africa on the end of the world’s largest listeriosis outbreak

South Africa’s Ministry of Health declared the end of the world’s…
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Dr Aaron Motsoaledi (Minister of Health), Ms Aneliswa Cele (Chief director, Environmental Health), Dr Brian Chirombo (OIC, WHO), Dr Kerrigan McCarthy (IMT Lead, NICD), Ms Precious Matsoso (DG, Health)

WHO congratulates South Africa on the end of the world’s largest listeriosis outbreak

South Africa’s Ministry of Health declared the end of the world’s…
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100 Men March to stop violence against women and children

WHO participates in the 100 Men March against the scourge of violence against women and children

As part of the centenary celebrations of former President Nelson…
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Tobacco: deadly in any form or disguise

WHO supports South Africa’s draft bill to control Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems

The Control of Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Bill…
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Health Market Inquiry (HMI) Report Released

The Health Market inquiry (HMI) established by competition commission…
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