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Sierra Leone hosts regional study tour to showcase success in PEN-Plus implementation for NCD care

Freetown, Sierra Leone: From 3–7 February 2025, the Government of…
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The report being official launched

WHO Supports Ghana in Developing Landmark 2023 STEPS Report to Address Non-Communicable Disease Risk Factors

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have emerged as one of the most…
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A blood glucose test measuring the amount of glucose in a sample blood

Advancing Diabetes Care in Ghana: WHO’s Collaborative Efforts on the Path to Better Health

By Dr Joana Ansong, Team Lead for the Universal Health Coverage,…
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World Diabetes Day 2024 commemoration

Uganda Renews Commitment to Diabetes Control on World Diabetes Day

Kabale, Uganda– The World Health Organization (WHO) joined the…
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A beneficiary of the 10 million health screening initiative in Kaduna-

Knowing your numbers – stahekolders joined forces in fighting two silent killer diseases

Kaduna, 13 November, 2024 - Theresa Wyankume, a 45-year-old teacher…
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Group picture of participants of the training and facilitators

WHO Equips Journalists to Spotlight Critical Health Insights from 2023 Ghana's STEPS Report

In public health, data serves as a critical foundation for…
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NCDs Meeting in Kampala

Uganda Concludes Groundbreaking Program Managers Meeting to Strengthen HIV Response through Integration of NCD and Mental Health Services

Uganda has successfully hosted a pivotal five-day meeting aimed at…
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Meeting on health diets

WHO strengthens countries capacities to combat diet related Noncommunicable Diseases in Africa

Kampala, Uganda – The World Health Organization’s Regional Office for…
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A MEDSAR student checking a woman's blood pressure at the Nyabahinga Market

WHO joins forces with medical students to improve health and well-being of adolescents and communities

It is a bustling morning at the Nyabahinga market, in Burera District…
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WHO donates medical supplies and medicines for the prevention and treatment of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and noncommunicable diseases (NCDs)

WHO donates medical supplies and medicines for the prevention and treatment of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and noncommunicable diseases (NCDs)

Monrovia: The World Health Organization (WHO) on 6th August…
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