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Towards early cancer diagnosis in Senegal

Towards early cancer diagnosis in Senegal

Dakar – Asma* recalls the long journeys between her parents’ home in…
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Hon. Prime Minister of Mauritius, P.K. Jugnauth handing over a copy of the national survey report on people who use drugs to the WHO Representative, Dr L. Musango in the presence of UNRC, H. E. Mrs C. Umutoni and the Coordinator, National Drug Secretariat, Dr S. Appadoo

Launching of the national survey report on people who use drugs by the Prime Minister of Mauritius in the presence of UN Resident Coordinator and WHO Representative

P. Louis.  Honourable Prime Minister of Mauritius, Pravind…
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Ministry of Health leadership and partners led by the Minister of Health Hon Dr Jane Ruth Achieng (yellow) observe as a community member receives her COVID-19 vaccine shot at the launch in Moroto District. ©WHOUganda

Uganda's Minister of Health urges the People of Karamoja to get vaccinated against COVID-19

The Ministry of Health, with support from the Irish Government, the…
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Africa on track to control COVID-19 pandemic in 2022

Africa on track to control COVID-19 pandemic in 2022

Brazzaville, 10 February 2022 – Almost two years after Africa…
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Africa on track to control COVID-19 pandemic in 2022

Africa on track to control COVID-19 pandemic in 2022

Brazzaville, 10 February 2022 – Almost two years after Africa…
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Opening of New Covid-19 Testing Centre in Black River, Mauritius

Opening of New Covid-19 Testing Centre in Black River, Mauritius

A new COVID-19 Testing Centre is…
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Stage of Breast Cancer

Survivors affirm that regular testing for early diagnosis is panacea to curbing cancer.

Abuja February 04, 2022 - “In 2014, I noticed a small swelling in my…
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Africa needs to ramp up COVID-19 vaccination six-fold 

Africa needs to ramp up COVID-19 vaccination six-fold 

Brazzaville, 3 February 2022 – Although COVID-19 vaccine supplies to…
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Africa needs to ramp up COVID-19 vaccination six-fold 

Africa needs to ramp up COVID-19 vaccination six-fold 

Brazzaville, 3 February 2022 – Although COVID-19 vaccine supplies to…
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Why do neglected tropical diseases suffer low priority?

Why do neglected tropical diseases suffer low priority?

Harare – Neglected tropical diseases affect millions of people across…
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