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Juliet’s 8-kilometer walk to a transformed health center

Juliet’s 8-kilometer walk to a transformed health center

Every step of Ajambo Juliet’s 8-kilometer walk from her village of…
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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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WHO MOH joint mission

WHO and Ministry of Health conduct joint mission to strengthen maternal and newborn health services in underserved communities

With support from a major donor, World Health Organization (WHO) and…
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Vaccination Campaign teams administering the vaccine to school children around Mbabane

HPV Vaccination in Eswatini: A Critical Step Towards Curbing Cervical Cancer

 The Kingdom of Eswatini is making notable strides in its fight…
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Health workers administering vaccines to children

Eswatini celebrates reaching over 5,000 children during African Vaccination Week

 Mbabane - To cultivate a healthy and productive population, the…
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Santé maternelle Burundi

Safeguarding the health of mothers and newborns in Burundi

Bujumbura, April 2025 – Burundi had never seen anything like it…
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Dr. Simangele Mthethwa, Vaccine-Preventable Disease Surveillance Officer at WHO South Africa, inspecting or preparing a vaccine cold box—a vital part of maintaining the cold chain required for storing and transporting vaccines at the correct temperature.

Africa Vaccination Week 2025: Message from Ms Shenaaz El-Halabi, WHO South Africa Representative

Pretoria – On the occasion of Africa Vaccination Week 2025, we join…
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WHO and UNICEF warn parents against unethical baby milk advertising in South Africa

 29 April 2025 - The World Health Organization (WHO) and…
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WORLD HEALTH DAY 2025

In commemoration of the World Health Day 2025 on 7 April 2025, the…
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How quality care is transforming maternal health in Uganda

How quality care is transforming maternal health in Uganda

For years, childbirth for many women in Uganda meant facing it alone…
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