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Dr Sambo proposes key actions to tackle Ebola

Cotonou, 5 November 2014 – The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Regional Director for Africa,  Dr Luis Sambo, has proposed key actions to be implemented by cou

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Dr Matshidiso Moeti

Dr Matshidiso Moeti of Botswana nominated new World Health Organization’s Regional Director for Africa

Cotonou, Benin, 5 November 2014 - Dr Matshidiso Moeti of the Republic of Botswana was today nominated to be the next World Health Organization's Regional Director for Africa.

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African countries resolve to step up efforts to tackle vaccine preventable diseases

Cotonou, Benin.

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President Boni Yayi urges African leaders to strengthen health systems to contain epidemics

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Indoor Residual Spraying project launched in Lango, Bukedi & Teso sub-regions

Lira, 3rd November 2014:-   The Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) Project was launched in fourteen districts of Lango, Bukedi and T

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Ebola survivors tell their stories at the Survivors’ Conference in Kenema, Sierra Leone. WHO/S. Gborie

Helping the Ebola survivors turn the page

As the Ebola outbreak grows and spreads, a small but significant group of people is also growing - the Ebola survivors.

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Health in the African Region: Progress has been made during the last decade

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Ebola: Updated personal protective equipment guidelines

31 October 2014 - WHO has conducted a formal review of personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines for healthcare workers and is updating its guidelines

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