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Preventing sexual abuse and exploitation in Guinea

Preventing sexual abuse and exploitation in Guinea

In the small village of Sinkolé in the densely-forested south-east of…
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WHO facilitates training of health workers on mental health service provision in humanitarian setting

WHO facilitates training of health workers on mental health service provision in humanitarian setting

On 27 May to 02 June 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO)…
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For Medical Director of Mekelle Hospital, Dr Kahsay Gebremedhin, staying home was not an option when conflict erupted in Mekelle.  He had a medical team to lead and patients to treat.

Health workers in Mekelle continue to provide services amid challenges

For Medical Director of Mekelle Hospital, Dr Kahsay Gebremedhin,…
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Risk of COVID-19 surge threatens Africa’s health facilities

Risk of COVID-19 surge threatens Africa’s health facilities

As the risk of a surge in COVID-19 cases increases, African countries…
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The Minister of Health (7th right), the WR (4th right) and other dignitaries at the Press Conference to mark 2021 WNTD in Abuja. Photo credit_WHO_Ochemba.jpg

Nigerian youth commit to quit as WHO commemorates world no tobacco day

Abuja May 31, 2021 - “It is really high time I stopped smoking…
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WHO collaborates with Ministry of Health to tackle maternal and perinatal mortality

Kano, 3 June 2021 - “To achieve accelerated reduction in maternal and…
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The Emir of Argungu (1st left) addressing council of chiefs in Kebbi State.jpg

“We will never relent” - Argungu Emir vows to ensure COVID-19 vaccination in emirate amid hesitancy

Birnin Kebbi, 3 June, 2021 - Alhaji Samaila Muhammadu Mera…
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World No-Tobacco Day 2021: Stronger Tobacco Legislative Framework and extension of the Tobacco Cessation Services to better fight the tobacco epidemic in Mauritius

Mauritius marks the World No-Tobacco Day this year through two…
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