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A TB patient receives treatment drugs from the Minister of Health on Sarah Opendi as other health workers look on

Uganda to prioritize awareness creation and treatment of MDR-TB

Maureen (not real name), an HIV+ mother of two, is a Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) survivor.

Prof. Tomori (2nd from the Right) Chairman and members of 35th ERC.

Experts accede to impressive progress by Nigeria’s Polio Eradication programme.

Abuja, 28 March 2018 - The 35th Expert Review Committee for Polio Eradication and Routine Immunization (ERC) has expressed optimism that the Nigerian progr

Fati Niger, Queen of Hausa music, rehearsing songs on cholera, meningitis and Lassa fever prevention in a recording studio in Maiduguri, Borno state. Photo credit: WHO/CE.Onuekwe

WHO partners with Fati Niger, popular Nigerian-based singer, to create awareness on cholera, meningitis and Lassa fever prevention.

Maiduguri, 28 March 2018 - “When I heard the voice of my favourite singer, Fati Niger, on radio this morning, she simply made my day,” says Mallam Usman,

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Polio eradication is a true African success story, made possible by devoted leaders, countries, communities, civil society, and parents

March 2018

In 1996, poliovirus paralysed more than 75,000 children across the continent, in every single country.

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Call made for Leaders for a TB free Zimbabwe

The call was made during the commemoration of World TB Day which was held at Dzivarasekw

Minister for Health, Hon. Ummy Mwalimu, witnessing a child taking the new child-friendly TB medicine

Tanzania launches new TB medicine formulation for children

Dar es Salaam, 20 March 2018: The introduction of pediatric fixed-dose combination (FDC) treatment for Tuberculosis (TB) offers the opportunity to improve

Some dignitaries present at the Function

Ghana launches 2018 World TB Day Celebrations

On 22 March 2018, Ghana joined the rest of the world in commemorating 2018 World TB Day whose theme was "Wanted, Leaders for a TB-Free Ghana.‟ The national launch took place at

Mr Maniego making a presentation on Personal Security Awareness

WHO conducts Safe and Secure Approaches in Field Environments (SSAFE) training

Juba, 23 March 2018 – WHO conducted Safe and Secure Approaches to Field Environments (SSAFE) training in Juba, South Sudan.