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Sierra Leone down to the last chain of Ebola virus transmission

Freetown, Sierra Leone – 17 August 2015: Use of rapid response teams and strong community involvement in finding Ebola virus disease cases and contacts is yield

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Liberia heightens vigilance as it begins another 42-day countdown to be Ebola-free

Monrovia, 13 August 2015 – Liberia has embarked on another 42-day countdown in its fight to end Ebola.

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A Liberian doctor, Moses Soka, runs the Ebola Survivors Clinic that opened recently at the Redemption Hospital in Monrovia WHO/C. Bailey

Ebola survivors clinic opens in Monrovia

Surviving Ebola is only part of the story. Many patients experience "post-Ebola" symptoms - joint pain, dizziness, blurred vision, inability to concentrate, headaches.

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A demonstration during a clinical skill session

The Liberian Ministry of Health and WHO launch Training on Safe and Quality Health Services

Monrovia, 14 August 2014.

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Honorable Minister of Health visits WHO Country Office for Eritrea

Hon. Minister of Health, Mrs Amina Nurhussien made official visit to the WHO Country Office for Eritrea.

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Progress being made to protect children and at-risk populations against cholera in South Sudan

Juba, 11 August 2015 – The World Health Organization (WHO) and partners are battling South Sudan’s on-going cholera outbreak, providing thousands of people with life-saving trea

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Africa advances toward a polio-free continent

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His Excellency Mr Boni Yayi addressing participants.

Changing the Conversation on Development Finance for Health

Speaking at the side event onChanging the Conversation on Development Finance for Health, WHO Director Genearl Dr Margaret Chan, underscored the need to change the conversa

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