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Tanzania commemorates World Malaria Day 2014

This year, the United Republic of Tanzania commemorated the World Malaria Day 2014 by hosting the Tanzania Malaria Control Forum and a press conference officiated by the Ministe

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African Vaccination Week gathers steam, seeks to protect millions against major killer diseases

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The high-level officials present administrated polio vaccine drops at the launching ceremony of the fourth African Vaccination Week in Gondar, Amhara Region, Ethiopia.

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In pictures: African Vaccination Week kicks off in Gondar, Ethiopia

The African Vaccination Week kicked off in Ethiopia on the 23rd of April 2014 with a colourful event in Gondar, Amhara Region.

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Ministry of Health launches a nation-wide Integrated Immunization Campaign for Measles, Polio and Vitamin A Supplementation in South Sudan

Juba, South Sudan, 23 April 2014 -- More than 2.4 million children will be vaccinated in a nation-wide measles, polio and Vitamin A campaign, launched toda

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Dr Abdi Mohammed, WHO Representative delivering his statement at the launch

South Sudan Launches integrated child health campaign to vaccinate 2.4 million children

South Sudan commenced implementation of integrated Measles, Polio vaccination and vitamin-A supplementation campaign on 23 April 2014 targeting 2.4 million children below five y

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Kulle Refugee Camp in Gambella Region, western Ethiopia, currently hosts about 35,000 of the 97,000 refugees from South Sudan taking shelter in three camps in the region. Almost 66 per cent of the refugees in Kulle are women and children. The WHO assessment team led by the WHO Representative comprising technical experts in emergency and outbreak response, malaria, water and sanitation, immunization, and communication, witnessed the concerning health conditions at the camp on 22 April 2014 whilst assessing t

WHO takes urgent action to address health situation in Kulle South-Soudanese Refugee Camp, Gambella in Ethiopia

Kulle Refugee Camp in Gambella Region, western Ethiopia, currently hosts about 35,000 of the 97,000 refugees from South Sudan taking shelter in three camps in the region.

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WHO Regional Director applauds the contribution of communities in the fight against Ebola in Liberia

WHO Regional Director applauds the contribution of communities in the fight against Ebola in Liberia

Monrovia, 22 April 2014 - The WHO Regional Director for Africa Dr Matshidiso Moeti has underscored the importance of involving the communities in the fight against Ebola.

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