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WHO Africa Advances Health Professions Education with Prototype Competency-Based Curricula

WHO Africa advances health professions education with prototype competency-based curricula

Kintele, Republic of Congo – The World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa (WHO/AFRO) has convened experts to validate the Prototype Competency-Based

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Cancer genomics conference

Namibia Hosts First Cancer Genomics Conference

The World Health Organization (WHO) actively participated in the first International Cancer Genomics Conference, held under the theme “Harnessing Functional Genomics in Cancer R

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Nigeria launches large-scale vaccination campaign to protect 106 million children against measles, rubella and polio

Nigeria launches large-scale vaccination campaign to protect 106 million children against measles, rubella and polio

Abuja – Nigeria is rolling out one of the largest integrated vaccination campaigns in its history, aiming to protect around 106 million children against measles

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Fighting HIV in Burkina Faso: From Fear to Hope

Fighting HIV in Burkina Faso: From fear to hope

Ouagadougou ‒ “When I found out I was HIV-positive, I thought my life was over

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Sowing seeds of change: Supporting farmers to grow beyond tobacco

Sowing seeds of change: Supporting farmers to grow beyond tobacco

In the lush fields of Chipangali, in Eastern Province, farmers who once depended on tobacco for their livelihoods are now exploring healthier, more sustainable alternatives, tha

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Zambia steps up Ebola preparedness following DRC outbreak

Zambia steps up Ebola preparedness following DRC outbreak

Following the recent Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Zambia intensified preparedness and surveillance in communities along the

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Media Sensitised Ahead of HPV Vaccination Rollout in Ghana

In recent years, negative press and misinformation around vaccines have

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Response efforts slowing down Democratic Republic of the Congo Ebola outbreak

Response efforts slowing down Democratic Republic of the Congo Ebola outbreak

The Ebola outbreak response efforts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are beginning to slow down the spread of the virus. Cases reported over the past three weeks are showing early signs of a downward trend. However, maintaining and ramping up control measures remain critical in stopping the outbreak.
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