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Procession in the principal streets of Takoradi

Ghana celebrates World Mental Health Day

The government of Ghana joined the rest of the world in commemorating…
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Participants in the cross-border meeting on Marburg Virus Disease.

Uganda and Kenya Hold Cross Border Meeting on Marburg Virus Disease

Kapchorwa 10th November 2017- Political leaders, civil servants,…
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Over 300 textile workers listening to presentations during the World Mental Health Day commemoration at the factory.

Mental health in the workplace: Commemoration of the World Mental Health Day in Swaziland

09 November, Mbabane: More than 300 textile workers in Siteki in the…
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ED NPHCDA Dr Faisal Shuaib vaccinating the child of the Governor of Kaduna state while the Governor’s wife Hajiya Ummi El Rufai looks on.

As Nigerian government Flags-off 2017/2018 Measles Vaccination Campaign, Kaduna state Governor's children get vaccinated against measles disease.

Kaduna, 08 November 2017 – In a ceremony attended by stakeholders in…
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WHO Health Workers delivering the MVD Solidarity Package to the family of CJ, the second confirmed case.

Local Communities in Kween District Embrace Marburg Virus Disease Control Interventions

Kween, 8th November, 2017:- The Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) response…
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WHO presenter speaks about reporting styles in relation to emergencies

Engaging media for effective risk communication in Seychelles

VICTORIA, November 8 2017 - Whilst their roles are different,…
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Namibia banned use of hormones and antibiotics for growth promotion in beef industry, 26 years go. Photo: Meat Corporation of Namibia

Namibia’s ban on antibiotics in healthy animals drives meat exports

November 2017 Namibia was the first African nation to ban the…
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WHO presenter speaks about reporting styles in relation to emergencies

Engaging media for effective risk communication in Seychelles

VICTORIA, November 8 2017 - Whilst their roles are different,…
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WHO presenter speaks about reporting styles in relation to emergencies

Engaging media for effective risk communication in Seychelles

VICTORIA, November 8 2017 - Whilst their roles are different,…
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Dr Abu Bakarr Fofanah, Minister of Health and Sanitation launching the new national five-year strategy and policy for Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH) in Freetown

New strategy launched to help tackle maternal, child deaths in Sierra Leone

FREETOWN, 6 November 2017 --- Today a new national five-year strategy…
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