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Four countries in the African region license vaccine in milestone for Ebola prevention

Four countries in the African region license vaccine in milestone for Ebola prevention

Brazzaville/Geneva 14 February 2020 - The Democratic Republic of the…
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Winning community trust in Ebola control

Winning community trust in Ebola control

Butembo, DRC, 22 January 2020 - “Why is Ebola taking so…
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Dr Aissatou Bah

Ebola vaccinator scaling the hurdles to save lives

“From the moment I arrived, my mission was to save lives. I am proud…
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The complex logistics of Ebola response

The complex logistics of Ebola response

How do you deliver nearly three tons of supplies every day to halt…
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Border point screening for Ebola

Ministry of Health Lauds Partners for Support during Ebola Preparedness Response in Uganda

Kampala 6 January 2020: - The Minister of Health, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng…
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Dr Diane Gashumba_ Minister of Health_ joint launching Rwanda_DRC_EVD J&J vaccination campaign

Ebola J&J Vaccination Campaign launched jointly by Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo

On 8th of December 2019, Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo…
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Ebola vaccinations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo – In the community, by the community

Ebola vaccinations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo – In the community, by the community

The courtyard of the Musuniene Health Centre, normally quiet, rings…
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WHO prequalifies Ebola vaccine

WHO prequalifies Ebola vaccine, paving the way for its use in high-risk countries

The World Health Organization (WHO) today prequalified an Ebola…
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Dr Elhadji Mamadou Mbaye

A Senegalese doctor reflects on what he’s learned from Congolese communities in the fight against Ebola

Dr Elhadji Mamadou Mbaye, from the West African country of Senegal,…
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Esperance Tshiwedi

The day the lab techs helped change the fate of a city in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Medical biologist Espérance Tshiwedi was in a meeting back in July…
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