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Cabinet Secretary Hon Sicily Kariuki, right, WR Dr Rudi Eggers join other dignitaries to celebrate malaria vaccine roll-ou

Sense of relief as families embrace malaria vaccine roll out in Kenya

September 13, will forever be a memorable day for Noreen Koech, 22 - Recently, she watched with tears running down her face as her 6-month old son Elian Koech became a momentous sensation as he led the pack in receiving Kenya’s first dose of Malaria vaccine during the roll out.
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An innovative approach to Disease Surveillance in Nigeria

Abuja, 24 September, 2019 - An innovative technology using a mobile short message service (SMS)-based software is being used to improve the quality and sensitiv

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Ethiopia commemorates 1st World Patient Safety Day

Ethiopia marks the first Annual World Patient Safety Day by adding its voice to the international call, “Patient Safety: a global health priority!”  H.E Dr. Lia Tadesse, State Minister of Health, Dr. Yakob Seman, Medical Services Director General of the Ministry of Health (MOH), Dr. Paul Mainuka, Health Systems Strengthening Team Leader of WHO Ethiopia Country Office, and about 90 attendees representing the MOH and its various agencies; professional, patient and student associations; hospitals; academic and research institutions; local and international development partners; and the media took part in the event which was conducted on 17 September 2019 in Addis Ababa.
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WHO welcomes landmark UN declaration on universal health coverage

WHO welcomes landmark UN declaration on universal health coverage

World leaders adopt a high-level United Nations Political Declaration on universal health coverage, the most comprehensive set of health commitments ever adopted at this level. UN Member States commit to advance UHC by investing in four major areas around primary health care.
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Dr Khosi Mthethwa from WHO following proceedings with Dr Vusi Magagula, the Director of Health Services

Patient safety, a priority for the Kingdom of Eswatini

The Kingdom of Eswatini joined the rest of the world in commemorating the first ever World Patient Safety Day on 17 September 2019.

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Civil protection director realizes the imperative of teaming with health sector in emergency responses in Cabo Verde

Civil protection director realizes the imperative of teaming with health sector in emergency responses in Cabo Verde

It was past midnight when the ringing phone shook Manuel Raimundo from deep sleep in his Praia City hom

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WHO Representative Dr Josephine Namboze motivating participants, with UNRC J Barrins seating in the background

Dr Namboze urges UN family to ensure the workplace is a happy and positive environment

Gaborone, Botswana - 20 September 2019: The UN family in Botswana engaged in various activities that enriched celebration of the UN wellness day.

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Nurse Ayenajeh Sasefu carefully arranges vaccines for various diseases

Government urges private and public health facilities to enforce best practices in vaccine storage and management

Lafia, 20 September 2019 - In a primary healthcare centre in the suburbs of Nasarawa State, Nurse Ayenajeh Sasefu carefully arranges vaccines for various diseas

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