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World No Tobacco Day 2025: Unmasking the appeal, protecting Uganda’s youth

World No Tobacco Day 2025: Unmasking the appeal, protecting Uganda’s youth

In the heart of Kampala, an 18-year-old university girl is invited by…
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Dr Pandey (right) WHO technical officer for tropical vector-borne diseases, and a team exploring the breeding grounds of mosquitoes

Strengthening Malaria elimination strategies in South Africa

Pretoria - World Health Organization (WHO), in collaboration with…
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The Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI) Committee held a pivotal meeting in Palapye

AEFI committee strengthens Botswana’s vaccine safety surveillance

The Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI) Committee held a…
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Uganda achieves 92% coverage in accelerated yellow fever vaccination campaign

Uganda achieves 92% coverage in accelerated yellow fever vaccination campaign

Kampala-Under the aegis of the Global Eliminate Yellow Fever…
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Dr Pandey (right) WHO technical officer for tropical vector-borne diseases, and a team exploring the breeding grounds of mosquitoes

Strengthening Malaria elimination strategies in South Africa

Pretoria - World Health Organization (WHO), in collaboration with…
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Vaccination Campaign teams administering the vaccine to school children around Mbabane

HPV Vaccination in Eswatini: A Critical Step Towards Curbing Cervical Cancer

 The Kingdom of Eswatini is making notable strides in its fight…
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Cabo Verde aposta na melhoria da qualidade de cuidados aos idosos

Cabo Verde strengthens death registration system with WHO support

 During a two-day workshop in Praia, the National Health…
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Uganda hosts successful regional training on rapid outbreak response using innovative infectious disease treatment module

Uganda hosts successful regional training on rapid outbreak response using innovative infectious disease treatment module

Entebbe. Uganda and 13 other countries in Eastern Africa have…
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Cabo Verde aposta na melhoria da qualidade de cuidados aos idosos

Cabo Verde strengthens death registration system with WHO support

 During a two-day workshop in Praia, the National Health…
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Cabo Verde invests in improving the quality of care for the elderly

Cabo Verde invests in improving the quality of care for the elderly

Ana Rita's life has improved since she started attending regular…
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