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Ethiopia launches groundbreaking UN initiative to prevent child wasting

Ethiopia launches groundbreaking UN initiative to prevent child wasting

The Federal Ministry of Health, in partnership with the World Health…
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Staff of WHO and National Department of Health during campaign for Breastfeeding.

Prioritize breastfeeding and create sustainable support systems: World Breastfeeding Week represents a critical moment to champion breastfeeding as fundamental to children's survival, growth and healthy development

By Shenaaz El-Halabi, World Health Organization Representative South…
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ECHO, WHO, and UNICEF Conclude Successful Mission to Angola on Cholera and Nutrition Response

ECHO, WHO, and UNICEF Conclude Successful Mission to Angola on Cholera and Nutrition Response

A high-level mission led by Pablo Torrealba, Head of the ECHO…
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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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WHO Supports Ghana’s Efforts to Strengthen Nutrition Services with Essential Nutrition Actions Package

The World Health Organization (WHO) has reaffirmed its commitment to…
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WHO delivers critical support to Bugna Woreda and surroundings amid humanitarian needs

Bugna woreda, Amhara region, located in Ethiopia’s North Zone, has…
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Anamary Tjituri, a community health worker in Otjerunda, Opuwo Health District

Namibia Strengthens Child Malnutrition Measures

Windhoek –Vakahoka Matundu of Otjerunda village, faced a crisis when…
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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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Press Release: Closing the Gap: Breastfeeding Support for All

Harare – From August 1 to 7, the world celebrates World Breastfeeding…
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A mother interacts at the nutrition clinic

Uganda’s Efforts to Save the Life of Children with Malnutrition

Over 268,000 children in Uganda suffer from malnutrition,…
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