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Polio vaccination

WHO urges government to ensure that stopping Circulating Vaccine Derived Polio Virus (cVDPV) remains an urgent priority for the National Polio programme

The World Polio Day was commemorated in Zambia on 23 October 2020…
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COVID_19 Update Rwanda

Update COVID-19 23 October 2020

23 October 2020 — Thirty-five (35) new COVID-19 cases were identified…
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WHO official on infection prevention and control assessment in selected schools

Taking no chances with infection prevention in educational institutions and healthcare facilities in the context of covid-19

As various health sector responders implement activities geared…
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#Endpolio

WHO, UNICEF and ROTARY reaffirm their commitment to sustain Africa’s polio-free status by ensuring Ethiopia stays polio-free

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Benin airport testing centre

Benin boosts COVID-19 response with increased testing

Cotonou – Benin’s first COVID-19 case was diagnosed at the Viral…
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Testing at the core of Gabon’s COVID-19 battle

Testing at the core of Gabon’s COVID-19 battle

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COVID_19 Update Rwanda

Update COVID-19 22 October 2020

22 October 2020 — Five (5) new COVID-19 cases were identified…
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New COVID-19 rapid tests a game changer for Africa

New COVID-19 rapid tests a game changer for Africa

Brazzaville – The roll-out of new, World Health Organization (…
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Benin boosts COVID-19 response with increased testing

Benin boosts COVID-19 response with increased testing

Cotonou – Benin’s first COVID-19 case was diagnosed at the Viral…
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COVID_19 Update Rwanda

Update COVID-19 21 October 2020

21 October 2020 — Sixteen (16) new COVID-19 cases were identified out…
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