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Maphakiso Maqeba, the head nurse at Samaria Clinic

Active TB case-finding in Lesotho: Health facilities stepping up to the challenge

Maseru – When mother-of-three Mamfe Motloheloa tested positive for tuberculosis (TB), the diagnosis not only save

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Sierra Leone Confirms New Cases of Polio Variant, Implements Comprehensive Response Plan

Sierra Leone has confirmed its first case of poliovirus variant type 3 in Kambia District, and a variant of poliovirus type 2 has been detected in sewage near Mabella Sawmill Bridge in the Western Area Urban District. This outbreak has prompted immediate response from local health authorities, in collaboration with WHO and other partners, to contain the virus and prevent further spread.
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Attendees at the World TB Day celebrations at Farato Health Centre

Public Health Leaders Unite in The Gambia to Mark World TB Day

Farato, The Gambia - Public health leaders from across The Gambia gathered at the Farato Health Centre on Sunday to commemorate World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, underscoring the urg

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Combined HIV-TB testing, care curbing infection and morality in Niger

Combined HIV-TB testing, care curbing infection and mortality in Niger

Niamey – “Six months ago I went for check-up …  I thought it was something simple like flu, but my illness was much more serious,” says Ali, 47, from Talla

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Liberias World Health Day Commemoration Activities Unveiled: "My Health, My Right" in perspective

Liberias World Health Day Commemoration Activities Unveiled: "My Health, My Right" in perspective

Climaxing the year-long celebration marking 75 years of the World Health Organization's (WHO) existence, World Health Day on April 7th this year serves as the conclusion of this significant milestone. While last year's observance celebrated WHO's achievements on the journey to achieving Health For All, this year's commemoration takes on a broader perspective by highlighting health as a fundamental human right under the theme "My Health, My Right."
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Intensifying new initiatives for TB case-finding in Nigeria

Intensifying new initiatives for TB case-finding in Nigeria

Abuja ‒ Around a year ago, Mallam Mainasara Mohammad, a resident of Makera,  a locality in Kebbi State, Nigeria, became increasingly worried about his son,

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Rate of TB diagnosis, treatment in Africa increasing

Rate of TB diagnosis, treatment in Africa increasing

About 70% of tuberculosis (TB) cases in the African region are now being diagnosed and treated, marking the highest case-detection rate in the region ever, thanks to concerted efforts by countries to address the threat of the disease.
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Signing of the EPR Flagship Initiative Roadmap by the Government of Lesotho

Lesotho Endorses Emergency, Preparedness, Response Flagship Initiative Roadmap to Ensure Health Security

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