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WHO Supports Training of Field Officers to conduct Poliovirus Containment Activities in Ghana

Ghana continues to make impressive strides in the fight against…

A donor donating blood during the UN blood drive to mark World Blood Donor Day

Celebrating the Lifesaving Generosity of Blood Donors

Abuja, When Kemi Adesina donated blood for the first time, she did…

Dr Anne Ancia, the WHO Representative donating blood and calling upon students to commit as lifetime donor

World Donor Day 2025: WHO Representative in Mauritius donated blood and called upon students to commit as lifetime donor

“As the new generation, take the lead—donate blood! It gives hope and…

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Honoring heroes who give life on World Blood Donor Day

On 12 June 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) joined the…

World Blood Donor Day

Honoring heroes who give life on World Blood Donor Day

On 12 June 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) joined the…

Together, Lesotho’s blood donors save lives

Together, Lesotho’s blood donors save lives

Maseru ‒ One afternoon in May 2025, 48-year-old Lebohang Pitso* from…

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Improving cholera outbreak response in Angola’s hardest-hit regions

With the severe cholera outbreak in Angola, residents are…

Minister of health, Dr. Stephen Modise and heads of agencies tour the food stalls during World Food Safety Day

Botswana commits to stronger food safety through science and policy reform

Botswana joined the global community in commemorating World Food…

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Sierra Leone deploys AVoHC-SURGE team to halt mpox outbreak

Freetown, Sierra Leone - In a coordinated effort to curb the spread…

From right; Africa CDC Regional Director Dr. Lul Riek and some of his team members

Africa CDC pays courtesy call to WHO Botswana, reaffirms commitment to strengthening public health systems

Africa CDC Regional Director Dr. Lul Riek and his team recently paid…