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Countries in WHO African Region choose 4 innovative projects for the development of drugs and technologies that meet the priority health needs

Brazzaville, 8 November 2013 – A consultative meeting of Health research experts from the WHO African Region has selected four pilot projects that can be f

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Government of Uganda launches national drive to end preventable child and maternal deaths

Kampala, 8th November 2013 -- The Government of Uganda has launched a major national drive to end maternal and child deaths across the country. 

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Gambia Successfully concludes polio NIDs: 99% of target vaccinated

Banjul, 6 November 2013 -- The Gambia successfully concluded a second round of 2013 synchronized national immunization days against polio.

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Happy ending: A proud mother of twins after delivering in a health facility with skilled birth attendants

United Nations Country Team “For Safer Motherhood in Zimbabwe”

Harare, 4 Nov.

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WHO Regional Director for Africa urges further strengthening of National Immunization Programmes

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Honorable Minister of Health and Child Care Dr David Parirenyatwa demonstrating the 10 steps of proper handwashing

Zimbabwe commemorates global handwashing day and sanitation week

Harare, 29 October 2013 -- Zimbabwe held joint commemorations for the global hand washing day and the national sanitation week in Uzumba Maramba Pfungwe in

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Dr Luis G Sambo, H.E. Gen. Salva Kiir Mayardit and Hon Minister of Health, Dr Riek Gai Kok in the President’s office.

High Level WHO Delegation Visits South Sudan to Welcome the 47th Member State to the African Region

Juba, 25 October 2013 -- A high level delegation from the World Health Organization (WHO), led by the Regional Director for Africa, Dr Luis G Sambo is visi

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The WHO Regional Director for Africa Dr Luis Gomes Sambo shakes the hands of the President of the Republic of South Sudan, His Excellency General Salva Kiir Mayardit, looking on is the Minister of Health, Hon Riek Gai Kok (Photo credit: WHO/P Ajello)

The WHO Regional Director for Africa in Republic of South Sudan

The WHO Regional Director (RD) for Africa, Dr Luis G Sambo has arrived in South Sudan for an official visit and to orient himself with the health situation in the country.

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