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Mr. Ben Nangome, Executive Director and Ms Petronella Masabane, Deputy Executive Director of Ministry of Health and Social Services

Namibia’s path to triple elimination status of mother-to-child transmission (eMTCT) of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B virus (HBV)

This week Namibia is hosting a team from the Regional Validation Committee to assess Namibia’s submission for Path to Elimination of Mother to child transmission of HIV, syphili

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Awareness creation on prevention of Gender-Based Violence in one of the IDP camps in Adamawa state. © Kingsley Igwebuike/WHO

Changing the stories of  gender-based violence survivors in Adamawa state

Yola, 10 August, 2023 - Gender-based violence and Sexual Exploitation and Abuse(GBV/SEA) is a major threat to public health.

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WHO Ethiopia donates medical supplies and equipment, meets with the Regional Bureau (RHB) Head, visits Ayder Hospital and inaugurates the new WHO office premises in the Tigray Region

WHO Ethiopia donates medical supplies and equipment, meets with the Regional Health Bureau (RHB) Head, visits Ayder Hospital and inaugurates the new WHO office premises in the Tigray Region

On the 3rd and 4th of August 2023, the World Health Organization's (WHO) Ethiopia Country Office head Dr.

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Building Bridges for Health: Midlands State University and WHO Join Forces to Drive Research and Innovation

By Tatenda Chimbwanda

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WHO Team collecting information on health in the communities

Angola Conducts Self-Assessment of International Health Regulations

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Dr Cheta Otodile, during a consultation session in the clinic

Differentiated service delivery transforms treatment for HIV patients in Rivers State 

Abuja, 7 August, 2023 - Before her wedding plans in 2009, Floral Okon was unaware of what Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) was.

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Breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to ensure child health and survival.

Working mothers’ share their breastfeeding experiences

When Maria Amateta gave birth to her first baby at 29 years, she lacked the experience and commitment to breastfeed her newborn exclusively for six months. 

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Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations Honorable Thuli Dhladhla receiving a letter of credence from the WHO Representative to Eswatini Dr Susan Tembo

Dr Susan Tembo presents her credentials to Eswatini

The Eswatini World Health Organization (WHO) Representative Dr Susan Tembo presented her credentials to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations Honorable Thu

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