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Dr Moeti duing visit to President Roch Marc Christian Kaboré of Burkina Faso

WHO celebrates more than 40 years of success in the control of onchocerciasis or "river blindness"

Ouagadougou, 15 July 2016 – WHO celebrates, from 14 to 15 July…
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ESPEN – New initiative to tackle neglected tropical diseases in Africa

ESPEN – New initiative to tackle neglected tropical diseases in Africa

The project brings hope to millions of people at risk from these…
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WHO Regional Director Dr. Matshidisho Moeti speaks at the closure of JAF21

The African Programme for Onchocerciasis Control (APOC) closes and a new body set up to eliminate Neglected Tropical Diseases

KAMPALA, 17 December 2015:- The African Programme for…
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