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Ghana Rallies Stakeholders on Measures to prevent Non-Communicable Disease and Control

With Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) now responsible for nearly half…
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Community members queue for services during African Vaccination Week in Tsabong

Health outreach strengthened during African Vaccination Week in Tsabong

Botswana commemorated African Vaccination Week (AVW) from 24th to…
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“Yes! We Can End TB!” — WHO Calls for Accelerated Implementation of the Multisectoral Accountability Framework for the TB Response

“Yes! We Can End TB!” — WHO Calls for Accelerated Implementation of the Multisectoral Accountability Framework for the TB Response

On 24 March 1882, Dr Robert Koch announced to the Berlin…
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Dr. A. Ancia, WHO Representative in Mauritius, emphasizing the importance of the evaluation of NITAG.

WHO supports Mauritius in assessing and empowering the National Immunization Technical Advisory Group

National Immunization Technical Advisory Groups (NITAGs) play a…
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WHO Representative Dr Fabian Ndenzako briefs minister Modise ahead of World Health Assembly

The World Health Organization (WHO) Representative to Botswana, Dr…
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Santé maternelle Burundi

Safeguarding the health of mothers and newborns in Burundi

Bujumbura, April 2025 – Burundi had never seen anything like it…
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WHO and partners back Uganda’s commitment to sustainable health financing for universal health coverage

WHO and partners back Uganda’s commitment to sustainable health financing for universal health coverage

As Uganda faces mounting challenges in financing its health sector…
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Dr Angela Ackon

WHO Supports Ghana’s Ministry of Health to Strengthen Access to Medicines through the Review of the National Medicines Policy

Access to safe, effective, quality-assured, and affordable medicines…
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Angola commits to strengthening preparedness and response to health emergencies with the support of the Pandemic Fund

Angola is taking a decisive step towards protecting the health of its…
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Uganda intensifies the fight against TB and leprosy

Uganda intensifies the fight against TB and leprosy

With an estimated 96,000 new cases of Tuberculosis (TB) reported…
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