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Ghana Rallies Stakeholders on Measures to prevent Non-Communicable Disease and Control

With Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) now responsible for nearly half…
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WHO Botswana staff during TB awareness campaign

Tuberculosis remains a public health threat: Ramontshonyana calls for awareness and action

Although World Tuberculosis (TB) Day is commemorated globally on 24…
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Ghana Advances Climate Change and Health Vulnerability Assessment

Climate change is increasingly recognized as one of the greatest…
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Walking and cycling should not be a risk, but a right

By: Dr. Indrajit Hazarika, WHO Representative in Angola.This week…
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Community members queue for services during African Vaccination Week in Tsabong

Health outreach strengthened during African Vaccination Week in Tsabong

Botswana commemorated African Vaccination Week (AVW) from 24th to…
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“Yes! We Can End TB!” — WHO Calls for Accelerated Implementation of the Multisectoral Accountability Framework for the TB Response

“Yes! We Can End TB!” — WHO Calls for Accelerated Implementation of the Multisectoral Accountability Framework for the TB Response

On 24 March 1882, Dr Robert Koch announced to the Berlin…
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WHO Representative Dr Fabian Ndenzako briefs minister Modise ahead of World Health Assembly

The World Health Organization (WHO) Representative to Botswana, Dr…
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Dr. A. Ancia, WHO Representative in Mauritius, emphasizing the importance of the evaluation of NITAG.

WHO supports Mauritius in assessing and empowering the National Immunization Technical Advisory Group

National Immunization Technical Advisory Groups (NITAGs) play a…
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Safeguarding the health of mothers and newborns in Burundi

Bujumbura, April 2025 – Burundi had never seen anything like it…
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WHO and partners back Uganda’s commitment to sustainable health financing for universal health coverage

WHO and partners back Uganda’s commitment to sustainable health financing for universal health coverage

As Uganda faces mounting challenges in financing its health sector…
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