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inception meeting for phasing mercury out of Uganda's health care

Uganda’s Bold Move: Phasing Out Mercury in Healthcare for a Safer Future

Kampala. Uganda’s Ministry of Health (MOH), in collaboration with…
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Tackling health impacts of plastic pollution in Africa

Tackling health impacts of plastic pollution in Africa

Brazzaville – Every year more than 400 million tons of plastic are…
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World No Tobacco Day 2022

Over 4,750,000 Community Members in Uganda Sensitized on The Negative Impacts of Tobacco Consumption on Health and The Environment

The Ministry of Health in Uganda, the World Health Organization (WHO…
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Awareness raising among Communities in Uganda on the negative impact of Tobacco

Ending Tobacco Farming Leads To A Healthy Environment And A Healthier Population

Op-ed - The tobacco epidemic is one of the biggest public health…
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The Honourable Minister of Health, Senator Lizzie Nkosi making remarks

“Our Planet, Our Health” towards a healthier tomorrow

The World Health Organization (WHO) in Eswatini in collaboration with…
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Better transport can save up 55 000 premature deaths in Accra, WHO report

Better transport can save up 55 000 premature deaths in Accra, WHO report

Accra — Up to 55 000 premature deaths can be saved in Accra, one…
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Scaling up investments in health and environment initiatives in Africa

Scaling up investments in health and environment initiatives in Africa

Health and environment authorities as well as experts from the World…
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Health and Environment: Shaping a Better Future Together in Africa

Health and Environment: Shaping a Better Future Together in Africa

Libreville, 5 November 2018 –  Aiming to identify emerging…
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