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Strategic partnerships towards transforming health systems and outcomes in Nigeria. Strategic partnerships towards transforming health systems and outcomes in Nigeria. 

Abuja, 5 August, 2024 - Embarking on a transformational journey towards improving Primary Healthcare services in Nigeria, the World Health Organization (WHO) an

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Recognizing long serving staff

WHO Recognizes long serving staff in Uganda

WHO Recognizes long serving staff in Uganda

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Group photo of participants at the Scoping Mission on Epidemic Preparedness and Response (EPR) Flagship Initiatives in Liberia.

WHO and Africa CDC conclude Scoping Mission on Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Flagship Initiatives in Liberia.

The World Health Organization (WHO) and Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), in partnership with the government of Liberia have successfully concluded a week-long scooping mission aimed at enhancing the country’s capacity to health security preparedness and response.
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WHO support decommissioning of Cholera Treatment Centres in Zimbabwe

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Russia, WHO hands over cholera consignment to Zimbabwe

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Initiative SURGE : le Burkina Faso prépare des experts à répondre aux urgences sanitaires dans les 24 à 48 heures

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Participants at the National TB and Leprosy Quarterly Review meeting

WHO supports Uganda TB and Leprosy Program Performance Review

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A second dose of the Inactivated Poliovirus Vaccine (IPV)

Botswana Achieves Milestone in Polio Eradication: Second IPV Dose Rolled Out Nationwide

Polio remains a critical global public health concern, particularly with the resurgence of circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2).

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