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Cabo Verde is investing in improving the quality of care for the elderly

Cabo Verde is investing in improving the quality of care for the elderly

Ana Rita’s life has improved since she began attending regular…
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WHO and UNICEF sign agreement to fight cholera outbreak in Angola

In a decisive effort to contain the spread of the cholera outbreak in…
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Dr Rebecca Moeti awarded for her leadership

Cameroonian Honour: Dr Rebecca Moeti awarded for her leadership in public health across the Africa continent during 53rd National Day celebration in South Africa.

Pretoria, South Africa – 20 May 2025 – On the occasion of the 53rd…
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Outbreak of variant type 1 polio in Madagascar declared over

Outbreak of variant type 1 polio in Madagascar declared over

Antananarivo - Madagascar has successfully halted the…
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WHO Director General recognizes Mauritius unwavering efforts to control tobacco

Today, the World Health Organization proudly celebrates Mauritius for…
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WHO Country Representative, Dr. Fabian Ndenzako with Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences; Professor Phaladze

WHO Representative pays courtesy call on WHO Collaborating Centre for Nursing and Midwifery Development at the University of Botswana School of Nursing

On 28 April 2025, WHO Country Representative, Dr. Fabian Ndenzako,…
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Amina Mohamed with the Minister of Health

WHO Strengthens Field Presence and Support to Cholera Response During High Level Visit to Kwanza Sul and Benguela

Benguela, Angola – As part of ongoing efforts to support Angola’s…
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Amina Mohamed with the Minister of Health

WHO Strengthens Field Presence and Support to Cholera Response During High Level Visit to Kwanza Sul and Benguela

Benguela, Angola – As part of ongoing efforts to support Angola’s…
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Fighting cholera in the front lines of Angola’s hardest hit provinces

Fighting cholera in the front lines of Angola’s hardest hit provinces

Luanda ‒ “I thought I would not survive,” says Abel Kanivete, from…
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Uganda's 24,2 hours initiative: A game changer in malaria mortality reduction

Uganda's 24,2 hours initiative: A game changer in malaria mortality reduction

In Uganda, a country that shoulders the third-highest burden of…
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