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Nigeria Scales Up Mpox Prevention with Targeted Vaccination in High-Burden States

Abuja, To curb the spread of mpox, Nigeria launched a targeted…
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polio

Calumbo reinforces national polio vaccination effort

Surrounded by the wide Kwanza River, the municipality of Calumbo is…
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mpox

WHO’s investment of more than USD 300,000 to the ‘Enhanced Mpox Response Campaign’ in Sierra Leone contributes to a 50% decline in mpox cases.

A WHO-supported house-to-house Mpox nationwide campaign in Sierra…
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African health ministers call for urgent action as progress against malaria stalls

African health ministers call for urgent action as progress against malaria stalls

Lusaka – Progress against malaria in the African region has…
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From outbreaks to sustainability: African ministers commit to accelerate polio endgame

From outbreaks to sustainability: African ministers commit to accelerate polio endgame

Lusaka – African health ministers have pledged renewed action to end…
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African health ministers commit to strengthen emergency preparedness and response

African health ministers commit to strengthen emergency preparedness and response

Lusaka – Across the African continent, fragile health systems are…
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women’s, children’s, and adolescents’ health

African health ministers call for accelerating progress in women’s, children’s, and adolescents’ health by transforming health systems

Lusaka, Zambia - At the 75th Session of the WHO Regional Committee…
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WHO Africa, International Vaccine Institute sign agreement to boost vaccine production in Africa

WHO Africa, International Vaccine Institute sign agreement to boost vaccine production in Africa

Lusaka – The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for…
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Women's Health and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR)

Advancing leadership for women's health and sexual and reproductive health and rights in the African region

Lusaka - Ministers of Health and Heads of Delegation from Member…
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Lassa Fever Sensitization in Benue

Benue State, WHO expands Lassa Fever response with community-level outreach campaigns

Makurdi, Lassa fever continues to pose a major public health…
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