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Nigeria Minister of State for Health, Ekumankama Joseph Nkama delieving a speech on World Diabetes Day

Stakeholders call for increased access to diabetes education 

Abuja, 15 November, 2022 - Commemorating the 2022 World Diabetes Day…
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In Benin, a new lease on life against COVID-19

In Benin, a new lease on life against COVID-19

Cotonou – Jonas, 43, a professional driver, was no stranger to long…
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One of the technicians takes the guest through the oxygen production process

I THEN REALISED THAT TO BREATHE FREELY IS A LUXURY- LIBERIA COMMISSIONS ANOTHER OXYGEN PLANT IN BOMI COUNTY

Bomi, November 8, 2022:  At the public hospital in…
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Kasane Laboratory

Why Botswana needs a comprehensive laboratory policy and strategic plan?

The laboratory plays a major role in the diagnosis of disease…
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Stakeholders urged to take action to improve the distribution of doctors in Ghana

Stakeholders urged to take action to improve the distribution of doctors in Ghana

Accra, Ghana—The World Health Organization (WHO) Representative to…
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A track carrying Oral Cholera Vaccine

Malawi receives 2.9 million doses of cholera vaccines, as the outbreak spreads across the country

Lilongwe – A consignment of 2.9 million doses of Oral Cholera Vaccine…
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Stakeholders urged to take action to improve the distribution of doctors in Ghana

Stakeholders urged to take action to improve the distribution of doctors in Ghana

Accra, Ghana—The World Health Organization (WHO) Representative to…
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World Health Organization Ethiopia joins Emergency Response to Contain the Cholera Outbreak

Photo Story: World Health Organization Ethiopia joins Emergency Response to Contain the Cholera Outbreak

World Health Organization (WHO) Ethiopia has joined Ethiopia's health…
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A track carrying Oral Cholera Vaccine

Malawi receives 2.9 million doses of cholera vaccines, as the outbreak spreads across the country

Lilongwe – A consignment of 2.9 million doses of Oral Cholera Vaccine…
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Joint statement by WHO-UNICEF-ROTARY on World Polio Day

Afar Region, Ethiopia, 05 November 2022 – Today we commemorate the…
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