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Moses Nsubuga

Uganda - Moses Nsubuga

Moses “Supercharger” Nsubuga, a musician and radio host in Uganda,…
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HIV self-testing demonstration | Augustine Choko from the LSHTM and Malawi-Liverpool Wellcome Trust demonstrated how to self-test for the LSHTM audience. He also shared information about the high uptake of HIV self-testing among men in Malawi | Photo: Anne Koerber, LSHTM

“In Our Hands”: Community-led film raises awareness of HIV self-testing worldwide

March 2018 - HIV self-testing presents an opportunity to reach the 30…
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Democratic Republic of the Congo begins first-ever multi-drug Ebola trial

Democratic Republic of the Congo begins first-ever multi-drug Ebola trial

The Ministry of Health of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)…
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Dr Moeti when she paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister of Mozambique, Dr Carlos Agostinho do Rosario

WHO calls on African countries to mobilize additional resources for the malaria response

The WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti has urged…
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WHO and partners launch new country-led response to put stalled malaria control efforts back on track

WHO and partners launch new country-led response to put stalled malaria control efforts back on track

19 November 2018, Maputo/Geneva - Reductions in malaria cases…
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Ethiopia to vaccinate more than 1 million people against yellow fever

Ethiopia to vaccinate more than 1 million people against yellow fever

Addis Ababa, 16 November 2018 – The Ethiopian Ministry of Health, in…
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WHO announces 2019 update for guidelines on HIV testing services

16 November 2018 – WHO has released details regarding membership of…
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Qatar Fund for Development announces USD 3 million funding for work towards elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases

Qatar Fund for Development announces USD 3 million funding for work towards elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases

Doha, 15 November 2018 - Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) has signed…
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WHO welcomes NAMSAL trial findings on dolutegravir

14 November 2018 – The World Health Organization (WHO) welcomes the…
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Scaling up investments in health and environment initiatives in Africa

Scaling up investments in health and environment initiatives in Africa

Health and environment authorities as well as experts from the World…
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