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Scaling up genomic sequencing in Africa

Scaling up genomic sequencing in Africa

Brazzaville – COVID-19 has had a catastrophic impact on lives and…
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Fifteen African countries hit 10% COVID-19 vaccination goal 

Fifteen African countries hit 10% COVID-19 vaccination goal 

Brazzaville – Fifteen African countries—nearly a third of the…
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Health care workers providing care to a pregnant woman

Ensuring the safety of mothers and newborns during childbirth in Namibia

World Patient Safety Day was established in 2019 to enhance global…
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Monica Sharik, a vaccinator at Dusten Kura Gwari, Chanchagi LGA

WHO and partners call for urgent action on meningitis - New meningitis strategy aims to save more than 200,000 lives annually

GENEVA – Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) and partners…
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Health care workers providing care to a pregnant woman

Ensuring the safety of mothers and newborns during childbirth in Namibia

World Patient Safety Day was established in 2019 to enhance global…
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A participant contributing to the discussions during the implementation of the national sentinel surveillance for influenza meeting in Gaborone

Strengthening the national systems to respond to influenza outbreaks in Botswana

The Ministry of Health and Wellness (MoHW) hosted the implementation…
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A participant contributing to the discussions during the implementation of the national sentinel surveillance for influenza meeting in Gaborone

Strengthening the national systems to respond to influenza outbreaks in Botswana

The Ministry of Health and Wellness (MoHW) hosted the implementation…
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A participant contributing to the discussions during the implementation of the national sentinel surveillance for influenza meeting in Gaborone

Strengthening the national systems to respond to influenza outbreaks in Botswana

The Ministry of Health and Wellness (MoHW) hosted the implementation…
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WHO Consultant Dr Raphael John Marfo assesses Sikwane Border Control Post

Minimize public health risks at the airports, ports, and ground crossings in Botswana

While international transport, travel, and trade contribute to the…
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Group photo of participants during the 2021 WPSD commemoration in Monrovia

Liberia Commemorates 3rd World Patient Safety Day

Monrovia, 17th September 2021 - Held under the theme "Safe…
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