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WHO-REACT Team Concludes Twelve-day Mission in Uganda

WHO-REACT Team Concludes Twelve-day Mission in Uganda

Kampala, 15 March 2022:- The World Health Organization Regional…
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COVID-19 laboratory

Improving response as Ethiopia marks two years since first COVID-19 case

Addis Ababa, March 13, 2022 – Two years ago on March 13, 2020,…
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Participants of the project inception meeting held at the United Nations offices in Mbabane

BUILDING CORE CAPACITIES FOR POINTS OF ENTRY THROUGH MULTISECTORAL COLLABORATION AND PARTNERSHIP IN ESWATINI

As the COVID-19 pandemic enters the third year, there is a need for…
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COVID 19 Vaccination

Malawi marks one year of COVID-19 vaccination, 828, 080 people receive full dose

Lilongwe, 11 March 2022—One year ago today, Malawi launched a COVID-…
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The Deputy Chief of Mission at the United States Embassy in the Gambia, Mr Jason Willis official handing over the vaccines to the Hon. Minister for Health, Dr. Ahmadou Lamin Samateh

US Government Donates Pfizer Vaccines to Government of The Gambia

Banjul - As the world grapples with the COVID-19, even though most…
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Optimizing vaccine uptake through training teachers and school boards

Optimizing vaccine uptake through training teachers and school boards

After two years of crippling with COVID-19 pandemic, the introduction…
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Rallying to combat COVID-19 rumours in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Rallying to combat COVID-19 rumours in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Kinshasa – It can be hard to tease apart fact from falsehood amid the…
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COVID-19 takes a heavy toll on women’s health

COVID-19 takes a heavy toll on women’s health

Brazzaville, 3 March 2022 – Disruptions to essential health services…
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Mauritius’ strong COVID-19 vaccination drive reaches 76% of population

Mauritius’ strong COVID-19 vaccination drive reaches 76% of population

Port Louis – Until recently, Cindy Frederic was among the less than…
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New push to drive up Africa’s COVID-19 vaccination

New push to drive up Africa’s COVID-19 vaccination

Brazzaville – One year since the COVAX Facility delivered the first…
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