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In Madagascar, mothers show grit to protect their children as government, partners battle measles epidemic

Madera is not a trained health worker but she is waging her own…
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Health Minister Jean-Paul Adam adressing African Health Forum on UHC

Seychelles experiences on Universal Health Coverage shared at 2nd WHO African Health Forum, Cabo Verde

Victoria, Seychelles, 29 March 2019 - The Minister of Health of the…
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Human solidarity chain in Praia, Cabo Verde

Cabo Verde launches first “solidarity chain” in Africa with a flash mob promoting universal health coverage

Praia, 25 March 2019 – Led by the Cabo Verde's Minister of Sports and…
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Community engagement and social mobilization with EVD key messages to sensitize people of Butsili area, in Beni - North Kivu - WHO - Eugene Kabambi

WHO reaffirms commitment to Democratic Republic of the Congo as Ebola outbreak nears 1000 cases amid increased violence

23 March 2019  | Statement   Geneva/Brazzaville/Goma | As…
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Immunization experts agree on ways to reach more children with life-saving vaccines

Asmara, 21 March 2019 - Immunization experts from East and Southern…
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Immunization experts agree on ways to reach more children with life-saving vaccines

Asmara, 21 March 2019 - Immunization experts from East and Southern…
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Grace Hyeladi Durkwa talks to young children in their school about how they can protect themselves from cholera in Mubi North, Nigeria (Photo courtesy Grace Hyeladi Durkwa)

Women health champions going where little health prevention information has gone before them in North-East Nigeria

What do you do when you’re a young health prevention champion…
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WHO sending urgent health assistance after Cyclone Idai displaces thousands of people in Southern Africa

WHO sending urgent health assistance after Cyclone Idai displaces thousands of people in Southern Africa

Brazzaville, 20 March 2019 – The World Health Organization (WHO) is…
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AFRO Regional Director Dr Moeti urges EPI managers to strengthen immunization through accelerated implementation of Addis Declaration on Immunization in ESA countries

AFRO Regional Director Dr Moeti urges EPI managers to strengthen immunization through accelerated implementation of Addis Declaration on Immunization in ESA countries

Asmara, Eritrea March 18, 2019: The WHO Regional Director for Africa…
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The theme of the forum is: “Achieving Universal Health Coverage and Health Security: The Africa We Want to See.”

The WHO Africa Health Forum to shape next steps in universal health care on the continent

Brazzaville, 13 March 2019 – Global leaders and health experts will…
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