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Underway Polio immunization in Makheta, Blantyre

“A Triumph of Dedication: Eradicating Polio in Malawi”

In February 2022, a single case of Wild Polio Virus 1 sent shockwaves…
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Cholera vaccination

Ethiopia conducts oral cholera vaccination campaign using one-third of global vaccine stockpile

An oral cholera vaccination (OCV) campaign was launched to protect at…
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The PAMI session involved all stakeholders across all pillars

Malawi Identifies 118 Traditional Areas as priority Areas for Multisectoral Interventions (PAMI) for Cholera

Malawi has been experiencing frequent cholera outbreaks since it…
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Stakeholders at the development of the Uganda Child and adolescent cancer control strategy

WHO supports development of child and adolescent cancer control strategy in Uganda

WHO joined Uganda Cancer Institute, St. Jude Children's Research…
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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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Stakeholders at the development of the Uganda Child and adolescent cancer control strategy

WHO supports development of child and adolescent cancer control strategy in Uganda

WHO joined Uganda Cancer Institute, St. Jude Children's Research…
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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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Participants introduced to essential tools and resources such NAPHS

Botswana Successfully Develops its National Action Plan for Health Security

The magnitude and frequency of disease outbreaks and health…
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Seychelles

Strengthening care services for chronic diseases in Seychelles

Victoria – After a long day at work, Brenda Mirabeau loves to put on…
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Introduction of malaria vaccines in Mozambique.

Mozambique introduces R21 vaccine, bolstering malaria control efforts

Maputo – Mozambique today reached an important milestone in malaria…
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