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AFRO Regional Director Dr Moeti urges EPI managers to strengthen immunization through accelerated implementation of Addis Declaration on Immunization in ESA countries

AFRO Regional Director Dr Moeti urges EPI managers to strengthen immunization through accelerated implementation of Addis Declaration on Immunization in ESA countries

Asmara, Eritrea March 18, 2019: The WHO Regional Director for Africa…
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The theme of the forum is: “Achieving Universal Health Coverage and Health Security: The Africa We Want to See.”

The WHO Africa Health Forum to shape next steps in universal health care on the continent

Brazzaville, 13 March 2019 – Global leaders and health experts will…
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The theme of the forum is: “Achieving Universal Health Coverage and Health Security: The Africa We Want to See.”

The WHO Africa Health Forum to shape next steps in universal health care on the continent

Brazzaville, 13 March 2019 – Global leaders and health experts will…
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First-time donor Moses Alfons gives blood in Juba. WHO/ A. Câmpeanu

Building a blood supply in South Sudan means breaking down cultural and structural barriers

When rebel fighting flared in South Sudan in 2013, two years after…
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From 6 to 700 in seven years, midwives in South Sudan working to change maternal mortality rate

From 6 to 700 in seven years, midwives in South Sudan working to change maternal mortality rate

Midwife Viola putting on her gloves Viola James became…
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Photo: Andreea Câmpeanu

Dynamic staff and sparkling maternity complex deliver improved maternal health in South Sudan

  In the maternity unit at Wau Teaching Hospital in South Sudan…
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Health-oriented innovations to meet Africa’s unmet health needs

WHO Innovation Challenge to announce 30 finalists at the Africa Health Forum in Cabo Verde

Health-oriented innovations to meet Africa’s unmet health needs 7…
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Seasonal workers in West Gondar

Preventing potentially fatal tropical disease in thousands of migrants in Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, March 5, 2019. – More than 9000 migrant workers have…
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Measles and rubella vaccination campaign in Brazzaville

The Republic of Congo starts vaccinating 2.2 million children against Measles and Rubella

BRAZZAVILLE - March 5 - 2019. Under the high patronage of the…
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Measles and rubella vaccination campaign in Brazzaville

The Republic of Congo starts vaccinating 2.2 million children against Measles and Rubella

BRAZZAVILLE - March 5 - 2019. Under the high patronage of the…
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