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Fighting lymphatic filariasis in Madagascar: Lives transformed and hope restored

Fighting lymphatic filariasis in Madagascar: Lives transformed and hope restored

Antananarivo — Julien Ranjaivonirina, a 63‑year‑old farmer living in…
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Nigeria accelerates measles–rubella elimination with second phase campaign in the South

Nigeria accelerates measles–rubella elimination with second phase campaign in the South

Nigeria is conducting the second phase of its vaccination campaign to…
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Nigeria accelerates measles–rubella elimination with second phase campaign in the South

Nigeria accelerates measles–rubella elimination with second phase campaign in the South

Nigeria is conducting the second phase of its vaccination campaign to…
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Over 24 million Children Reached with the Recent Integrated nOPV2 Campaign

Over 26 million Children Reached with the Recent Integrated polio vaccination campaign

The fourth-round national polio vaccination campaign with type two…
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School children eating lunch

WHO launches new global guidelines to create healthier school food environments

Nairobi—The World Health Organization (WHO) today launched the WHO…
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School children eating lunch

WHO launches new global guidelines to create healthier school food environments

Nairobi—The World Health Organization (WHO) today launched the WHO…
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School children eating lunch

WHO launches new global guidelines to create healthier school food environments

Nairobi—The World Health Organization (WHO) today launched the WHO…
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Ethiopia declares end of first-ever Marburg virus disease outbreak

Ethiopia declares end of first-ever Marburg virus disease outbreak

Addis Ababa—The Government of Ethiopia has officially declared the…
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Early detection a game-changer in the fight against leprosy in Madagascar

Early detection a game-changer in the fight against leprosy in Madagascar

Ambatoboeny—In Madagascar, leprosy remains a major public health…
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Early detection a game-changer in the fight against leprosy in Madagascar

Early detection a game-changer in the fight against leprosy in Madagascar

Ambatoboeny—In Madagascar, leprosy remains a major public health…
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