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WHO and the Ministry of Health Engage Partners to make progress towards Uganda’s Commitments on Climate Change at the COP26

The Ministry of Health, and the World Health Organization (WHO)…
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Africa witnesses longest-running decline in COVID-19 cases

Africa witnesses longest-running decline in COVID-19 cases

Brazzaville – Africa is experiencing its longest-running decline in…
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The Honourable Minister of Health, Senator Lizzie Nkosi making remarks

“Our Planet, Our Health” towards a healthier tomorrow

The World Health Organization (WHO) in Eswatini in collaboration with…
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Botswana, South Africa deepen probe into new Omicron sub-variants

Botswana, South Africa deepen probe into new Omicron sub-variants

Brazzaville – Researchers in Botswana and South Africa have…
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Nurse Peace (right) counsels a patient before she gets screened for cervical cancer at the RAiSE Foundation office in Niger State on 24 February 2021.

Deaths from noncommunicable diseases on the rise in Africa

Accra/Brazzaville – Noncommunicable diseases such as cancer,…
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Increasing momentum to address Antimicrobial Resistance in Zimbabwe: Commitment of the government and the UN Country Team

Harare, Zimbabwe – The first global assessment of the burden of…
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Malawi receives 1.9 million doses of cholera vaccines to strengthen cholera preparedness and response readiness

Lilongwe, 8 April 2022- Malawi has received 1.9 million doses of Oral…
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Managing COVID-19 waste in Africa

Managing COVID-19 waste in Africa

Brazzaville – Masks. Gloves. Personal protective equipment. Vaccines…
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Malawi receives 1.9 million doses of cholera vaccines to strengthen cholera preparedness and response readiness

Lilongwe, 8 April 2022- Malawi has received 1.9 million doses of Oral…
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Over two-thirds of Africans exposed to virus which causes COVID-19

Over two-thirds of Africans exposed to virus which causes COVID-19: WHO study

Brazzaville – Up to 65% of Africans have been infected by SARS-…
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