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Hosting the world, championing health: Seychelles welcomes Africa’s first FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup

Hosting the world, championing health: Seychelles welcomes Africa’s first FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup

Victoria – Seychelles is hosting the first-ever FIFA Beach Soccer…
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WHO on mission to safeguard Uganda from toxic effects of mercury

WHO on mission to safeguard Uganda from toxic effects of mercury

In a busy dental clinic, a dentist carefully prepares a dental…
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Guardians of dignity: WHO's efforts to prevent and respond to sexual misconduct during the Ebola outbreak in Uganda

Guardians of dignity: WHO's efforts to prevent and respond to sexual misconduct during the Ebola outbreak in Uganda

In the heart of every health emergency lies a silent battle, one that…
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Scaling up response to anthrax outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Scaling up response to anthrax outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Kinshasa – Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the…
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Dr. Simangele Mthethwa, Vaccine-Preventable Disease Surveillance Officer at WHO South Africa, inspecting or preparing a vaccine cold box—a vital part of maintaining the cold chain required for storing and transporting vaccines at the correct temperature.

Africa Vaccination Week 2025: Message from Ms Shenaaz El-Halabi, WHO South Africa Representative

Pretoria – On the occasion of Africa Vaccination Week 2025, we join…
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vacinação

In African Vaccination Week: Angola pushes ahead with new Immunization Strategy

In an ongoing effort to strengthen public health, Angola is drawing…
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Dr. Simangele Mthethwa, Vaccine-Preventable Disease Surveillance Officer at WHO South Africa, inspecting or preparing a vaccine cold box—a vital part of maintaining the cold chain required for storing and transporting vaccines at the correct temperature.

Africa Vaccination Week 2025: Message from Ms Shenaaz El-Halabi, WHO South Africa Representative

Pretoria – On the occasion of Africa Vaccination Week 2025, we join…
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Vaccination au Mali

Mali: Greater protection for children against malaria

Bamako – Fatoumata, aged 2 years and 4 months and wearing one of her…
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Dr. Simangele Mthethwa, Vaccine-Preventable Disease Surveillance Officer at WHO South Africa, inspecting or preparing a vaccine cold box—a vital part of maintaining the cold chain required for storing and transporting vaccines at the correct temperature.

Africa Vaccination Week 2025: Message from Ms Shenaaz El-Halabi, WHO South Africa Representative

Pretoria – On the occasion of Africa Vaccination Week 2025, we join…
Read more »
vacinação

In African Vaccination Week: Angola pushes ahead with new Immunization Strategy

In an ongoing effort to strengthen public health, Angola is drawing…
Read more »