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A lab scientist testing samples for COVID-19 in a laboratory

WHO strengthens partnership with GIZ to scale up COVID-19 testing in Sierra Leone

Press Release Freetown 25 July 2020 – The World Health Organization…
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COVID_19 Update Rwanda

Update COVID-19 25 July 2020

25 July 2020 — Twenty-three (23) new COVID-19 cases were identified…
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Laboratory diagnosis in Beitbridge

Enhancing capacity for laboratory diagnosis for COVID-19 at Beitbridge District Hospital

Beitbridge, Zimbabwe -  When WHO, National Microbiology…
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COVID_19 Update Rwanda

Update COVID-19 24 July 2020

24 July 2020 — Nineteen (19) new COVID-19 cases were identified out…
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Striving to keep health worker infections at bay

Striving to keep health worker infections at bay

Accra – Evelyn Narki Dowuona bears a great responsibility at Ga…
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COVID_19 Update Rwanda

Update COVID-19 23 July 2020

23 July 2020 — Twenty-one (21) new COVID-19 cases were identified out…
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Laboratory

Using experiences from the Polio Programme in the response to  COVID-19 Pandemic in Ethiopia: The story of a dedicated frontline Laboratory Professional

  Many frontline workers are putting their lives on-the-line in the…
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Tackling COVID-19 fear and stigma

Tackling COVID-19 fear and stigma

Ouagadougou – Hesitancy to get tested, avoiding contact tracers…
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Over 10 000 health workers in Africa infected with COVID-19

Over 10 000 health workers in Africa infected with COVID-19

Brazzaville, 23 July 2020 - The World Health Organization (WHO) today…
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COVID_19 Update Rwanda

Update COVID-19 22 July 2020

22 July 2020 — Thirty-four (34) new COVID-19 cases were identified…
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