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Ghana’s Pandemic Fund Grant Kicks Off with Inauguration of National Steering Committee

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed deep vulnerabilities in health systems…
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Mobile clinics enhance access to health care services in Niger

Mobile clinics enhance access to health care services in Niger

Niamey – In Niger, West Africa’s largest country by land surface,…
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A donor donating blood during the UN blood drive to mark World Blood Donor Day

Celebrating the Lifesaving Generosity of Blood Donors

Abuja, When Kemi Adesina donated blood for the first time, she did…
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Dr Anne Ancia, the WHO Representative donating blood and calling upon students to commit as lifetime donor

World Donor Day 2025: WHO Representative in Mauritius donated blood and called upon students to commit as lifetime donor

“As the new generation, take the lead—donate blood! It gives hope and…
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World Blood Donor Day

Honoring heroes who give life on World Blood Donor Day

On 12 June 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) joined the…
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World Blood Donor Day

Honoring heroes who give life on World Blood Donor Day

On 12 June 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) joined the…
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Sierra Leone deploys AVoHC-SURGE team to halt mpox outbreak

Freetown, Sierra Leone - In a coordinated effort to curb the spread…
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From right: Africa CDC Regional Director Dr. Lul Riek and some of his team members

Africa CDC's courtesy call to WHO Botswana reaffirms commitment to strengthening public health systems

Africa CDC Regional Director Dr. Lul Riek and his team recently paid…
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Together, Lesotho’s blood donors save lives

Together, Lesotho’s blood donors save lives

Maseru ‒ One afternoon in May 2025, 48-year-old Lebohang Pitso* from…
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Improving cholera outbreak response in Angola’s hardest-hit regions

With the severe cholera outbreak in Angola, residents are…
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