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Niger State Governor inspecting some for the screening and testing equipment 2

Niger state government begins cervical cancer services in line with WHO’s recommendation 

Minna, 20 January 2022 - In line with the World Health Organization's…
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Omicron-fuelled COVID-19 surge in Africa plateaus

Omicron-fuelled COVID-19 surge in Africa plateaus

Brazzaville, 13 January 2022 – After a six-week surge, Africa’s…
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Omicron-fuelled COVID-19 surge in Africa plateaus

Omicron-fuelled COVID-19 surge in Africa plateaus

Brazzaville, 13 January 2022 – After a six-week surge, Africa’s…
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Dr Adam Haji, WHO, and Wajir County team, access nomadic communities for Covid-19 vaccination in north-eastern Kenya recently

Valuable Community Response Lessons for 2022

 As 2022 begins, health experts in Kenya have enough to reflect…
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The Minister of Health Honourable Peggy Vidot accepting the donations of tablet from the WRai Dr. Susan Tembo.

WHO hands over consignment of tablets to further support improvement in data management for COVID-19 response in Seychelles

Victoria, Seychelles. As part of its continued support to improve…
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The SC handing over the donated materials to the state government

WHO provides health care support, donates materials to Adamawa State Government to curb cholera outbreak

Yola, 29 December, 2021 - In its continuous efforts to support health…
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Democratic Republic of the Congo targets 2 million in cholera vaccination drive

Democratic Republic of the Congo targets 2 million in cholera vaccination drive

Kalemie (Tanganyika Province) – The Democratic Republic of the Congo…
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Meningitis outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo declared over

Meningitis outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo declared over

Brazzaville/Kinshasa – The Democratic Republic of the Congo has…
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Meet Team WHO: Dr Annet Kisakye, Immunization Officer, Uganda

Meet Team WHO: Dr Annet Kisakye, Immunization Officer, Uganda

A medical doctor with a master’s degree in Public Health, Dr Annet…
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Key lessons from Africa’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Africa’s largest-ever vaccination drive is well under way. All but…
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