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L:R- WHO Representative Dr Yonas Tegegn, Danish Ambasador in Uganda, H.E Nicolaj Petersen and UNFPA Representative Mr Alain Sibenaler at the grant signing ceremony

Denmark Supports Uganda’s COVID-19 Response with Two Million Dollars

Kampala, 19 May 2020: - The Government of Denmark has signed a grant…
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Minister of Health Dr Jane Ruth Aceng interacts with health workers at Masaka Regional Hospital

Uganda commissions Port Health COVID-19 laboratory at the main Uganda-Tanzania border point

Mutukula, 19 May 2020: - The Minister of Health, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng…
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Acting WR, Dr Neema Rusibamayila Kimambo, handing over the official letter to the Minister of Health, Hon. Kwaku Agyemang-Manu

Ghana Foods and Drugs Authority (FDA) attains maturity level 3 regulatory status

The Acting Country Representative for WHO in Ghana, Dr. Neema Kimambo…
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Research leads to actions improving childbirth in Guinea 

Research leads to actions improving childbirth in Guinea 

 When Ms. Fatoumata Binta Toure learned the results of a WHO/HRP…
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Nigeria drives routine immunization amid COVID-19

Nigeria drives routine immunization amid COVID-19

Kano – At the Hasiya Bayero Paediatric Hospital in downtown Kano…
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COVID-19 could deepen food insecurity, malnutrition in Africa

COVID-19 could deepen food insecurity, malnutrition in Africa

Brazzaville – The World Health Organization (WHO) today…
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Nigeria drives routine immunization amid COVID-19

Nigeria drives routine immunization amid COVID-19

Kano – At the Hasiya Bayero Paediatric Hospital in downtown Kano…
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COVID-19 could deepen food insecurity, malnutrition in Africa

COVID-19 could deepen food insecurity, malnutrition in Africa

Brazzaville – The World Health Organization (WHO) today…
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New WHO estimates: Up to 190 000 people could die of COVID-19 in Africa if not controlled

New WHO estimates: Up to 190 000 people could die of COVID-19 in Africa if not controlled

Brazzaville – Eighty-three thousand to 190 000 people in Africa could…
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Dr Fredrick Mate IOM Clinic Visit

Reinforcing emergency response against COVID-19 in Africa

Brazzaville – In an expanded pool of expertise, the World Health…
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