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Dr Maleghemi leading the discussion on the accountability system and its impact on staff performance

WHO reviews the Expanded Programme on Immunization/ Polio Eradication Initiative to improve immunization and surveillance strategies

Juba, 12 December 2018 – To improve immunization and surveillance strategies, the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) officers and field supervisors of all s

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Teenage pregnant girl in her third trimester_i

Government and partners rally against adolescent pregnancy and unsafe abortions

Abuja, 14 December, 2018 - The Federal Government in collaboration with key partners such as the World Health Organization (WHO) recently resolved to redouble e

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Dr Soumya Swaminathan WHO Deputy Director-General for Programmes underscored the importance of primary prevention in Congo’s health development efforts

Dr Soumya Swaminathan WHO Deputy Director-General for Programmes underscored the importance of primary prevention in Congo’s health development efforts

The World Health Organization’s Deputy Director-General for Programmes, Dr Soumya Swaminathan, has underscored the importance of primary preventive health care in Congo’s health development efforts.
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Group photo of participants at the 10th Annual National Health Conference in Monrovia

Liberia’s Ministry of Health convened 10th Annual National Health Review Conference

Dr. Mesfin G. Zbelo, WHO-Liberia Acting Representative, Senator(Dr.)Peter S.

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Members of Parliament, Ministry of Health, WHO officials and partners at the breakfast meeting

Members of Parliament commit to advocating for the attainment of Universal Health Coverage in Uganda

Kampala, 13th December 2018: - On 12th December 2018, the World Health Organization (WHO) and its member states commemorated the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) day.

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The 30th World AIDS DAY commemoration participants in Bishoftu town

Ethiopia commemorates the 30th World AIDS DAY

Federal HIV and AIDS Prevention and Control Office (FHAPCO) in collaboration with Oromia Regional Health Bureau commemorated the national 2018 World AIDS DAY (WAD) in Ethiopia on 1st Dec 2018. Dukem town, which is one of the industrial towns of Oromia Regional State, hosted the event under the 2018 WAD theme, “Know Your Status”.
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Group photo of participants at the IHR-PVS National Bridging Workshop in Buchanan City, Grand Bassa County

WHO Supports International Health Regulations (IHR)-Performance of Veterinary Services (PVS) National Bridging Workshop in Liberia

Ms. Sophie Muset, EBO-SURSY Project Lead reading a special statement from Dr.

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Mrs. Zainab S. Snoh, WHO IPC Officer and Mr. Garrison Kaiwillain, MOH IPC Coordinator during a live radio talk show as part of the World IPC Day celebration in Monrovia

Liberia Commemorates World Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Week

 Mrs. Zainab S. Snoh, WHO National IPC Officer and Mr.

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