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Minsa Bakimenze displays Leprosy sore on her hands

Transforming the Life of Leprosy Patients in Uganda

Uganda eliminated leprosy as a public health problem in 1994, a result of combined efforts by health authorities in the country.

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Dr. Richard Banda, WHO Representative to Namibia with the Hon. Dr. Peya Mushelenga, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation

WHO Representative to Namibia officially presented his credentials to the Government

The newly appointed World Health Organization (WHO) Representative to Namibia, Dr.

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WHO Experts with Angolans MPs

WHO Experts Engaged with Angolan Parliamentarians in an Advocacy Session on Major Endemics

Experts from the World Health Organization in Angola conducted a high-level advocacy session for members of the 6th Commission of the National Assembly of Ango

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WHO Africa releases groundbreaking guidance to boost fight against sickle cell disease

WHO Africa releases groundbreaking guidance to boost fight against sickle cell disease

Brazzaville – World Health Organization (WHO) in the African Region today released groundbreaking new guidance to help strengthen eff

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Community action

WHO and AIRA enhance the capacities of RCCE/Health Promotion actors in Tanzania on infodemic management.

Dar es Salaam - Effective management of infodemics help reduce its impact on the global as well as

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Wash hands

How effective community engagement is saving lives in Tanzania during cholera outbreak.

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In flooded areas in South Sudan, WHO personnel use canoes to provide much-needed healthcare services.

Amidst the floods, WHO supports the Ministry of Health in building resilience and saving lives: Lessons from Jonglei State of South Sudan

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WHO Rep to Zimbabwe Dr Tiruneh with Dr Midzi and Ms Marowa

Twenty years of Saving Lives - Zimbabwe Celebrates World Blood Donor Day with a Call to Action

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