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Staff of WHO and National Department of Health during campaign for Breastfeeding.

Prioritize breastfeeding and create sustainable support systems: World Breastfeeding Week represents a critical moment to champion breastfeeding as fundamental to children's survival, growth and healthy development

Pretoria—Breastfeeding is crucial as it is a baby's first vaccine,…

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Ghana Rallies Education Sector Ahead of National HPV Vaccine Rollout

Cervical cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths…

Uganda Strengthens Emergency Response Capacity Through AVoHC-SURGE Training

Uganda strengthens emergency response capacity through AVoHC-SURGE Training

Kampala, Uganda – With support from the Foreign, Commonwealth…

Nigeria takes bold steps toward Hepatitis-free future with WHO’s support

Nigeria takes bold steps toward Hepatitis-free future with WHO’s support

Abuja, The World Health Organization (WHO) has collaborated with the…

Nigeria takes bold steps toward Hepatitis-free future with WHO’s support

Nigeria takes bold steps toward Hepatitis-free future with WHO’s support

Abuja, The World Health Organization (WHO) has collaborated with the…

Typhoid After Action Review in Mohales Hoek

Ministry of Health conducts typhoid after action review

Mohale’s Hoek—The Ministry of Health, with support from the World…

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Namibia conducts its first Early Action Review for Cholera

From 21 to 23 July 2025, Ministry of Health and Social Services (…

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Namibia conducts its first Early Action Review for Cholera

From 21 to 23 July 2025, Ministry of Health and Social Services (…

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Namibia conducts its first Early Action Review for Cholera

From 21 to 23 July 2025, Ministry of Health and Social Services (…

Measles outbreak threatens public health in Cuanza Sul

Measles outbreak threatens public health in Cuanza Sul

The Sumbe Pediatric Hospital is under pressure due to the significant…