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South Africa launches national drive to eliminate schistosomiasis and intestinal worm infections in children

Durban – In a major milestone for child health, South Africa has…
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Lt. Gen. Danjuma and Dr Kazadi Mulombo (WR Country Representative) during the signing of the partnership

World Health Organization and TY Danjuma Foundation sign US$ 2.26 million partnership to strengthen primary health care in Nigeria

Abuja, 4 June, 2025 - The World Health Organization (WHO) and the TY…
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Dr Pandey (right) WHO technical officer for tropical vector-borne diseases, and a team exploring the breeding grounds of mosquitoes

Strengthening Malaria elimination strategies in South Africa

Pretoria - World Health Organization (WHO), in collaboration with…
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Sustaining efforts to end river blindness disease in Congo

Sustaining efforts to end river blindness disease in Congo

Brazzaville – Onchocerciasis – commonly known as river…
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Field team members during the NTD mapping survey

Tackling Neglected Tropical Diseases: Mapping T. solium Taeniasis in Northern Namibia

During July and August this year, the Ministry of Health, and Social…
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Sustaining the fight against neglected tropical disease in South Sudan

Sustaining the fight against neglected tropical diseases in South Sudan

Juba – In South Sudan, 19 of the 20 neglected tropical diseases are…
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WHO Africa welcomes new commitment by global partners to end neglected tropical diseases

WHO Africa welcomes new commitment by global partners to end neglected tropical diseases

Brazzaville - The fight against neglected tropical diseases (…
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WHO celebrates inaugural Mwele Malecela Mentorship Programme recipients

WHO celebrates inaugural Mwele Malecela Mentorship Programme recipients

Brazzaville – The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional…
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Participants and facilitators during the NTD training in Swakopmund, Namibia

Namibia received first training on prevention, management, and surveillance of Neglected Tropical Diseases

The Ministry of Health and Social Services trained f 60 health…
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WHO unveils new analytical tools on the ESPEN data portal

WHO unveils new analytical tools on the ESPEN data portal

Brazzaville – The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for…
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