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Staff of WHO and National Department of Health during campaign for Breastfeeding.

Prioritize breastfeeding and create sustainable support systems: World Breastfeeding Week represents a critical moment to champion breastfeeding as fundamental to children's survival, growth and healthy development

By Shenaaz El-Halabi, World Health Organization Representative South…
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Angola intensifies national mobilization to protect children against polio

Faced with the growing threat of polio and the confirmation of 19 new…
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Staff of WHO and National Department of Health during campaign for Breastfeeding.

Prioritize breastfeeding and create sustainable support systems: World Breastfeeding Week represents a critical moment to champion breastfeeding as fundamental to children's survival, growth and healthy development

By Shenaaz El-Halabi, World Health Organization Representative South…
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Ghana Rallies Education Sector Ahead of National HPV Vaccine Rollout

Cervical cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths…
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Uganda Strengthens Emergency Response Capacity Through AVoHC-SURGE Training

Uganda strengthens emergency response capacity through AVoHC-SURGE Training

Kampala, Uganda – With support from the Foreign, Commonwealth…
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Nigeria takes bold steps toward Hepatitis-free future with WHO’s support

Nigeria takes bold steps toward Hepatitis-free future with WHO’s support

Abuja, The World Health Organization (WHO) has collaborated with the…
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Nigeria takes bold steps toward Hepatitis-free future with WHO’s support

Nigeria takes bold steps toward Hepatitis-free future with WHO’s support

Abuja, The World Health Organization (WHO) has collaborated with the…
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Namibia conducts its first Early Action Review for Cholera

From 21 to 23 July 2025, Ministry of Health and Social Services (…
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Namibia conducts its first Early Action Review for Cholera

From 21 to 23 July 2025, Ministry of Health and Social Services (…
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Typhoid After Action Review in Mohales Hoek

Strengthening Lesotho’s Emergency Preparedness and Response: Ministry of Health Conducts Typhoid After Action Review

Mohale’s Hoek— The Ministry of Health, with support from the World…
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