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Group Photo of MOH, WHO and partners at the farewell ceremony

Ministry of Health and partners bid farewell to outgoing WHO Representative Dr. Peter Clement after 20 years of service in Liberia

In a heartwarming ceremony hosted by the Ministry of Health and attended by government officials, health workers, and partners, Minister Louise M.

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Lesotho 1st Cancer Facility building plan on display

Bridging the Cancer prevention, diagnosis and care gaps in Lesotho

Maseru – In a country where cancer prevention, diagnosis, and care have historically been limited, the personal journeys of survivors

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Looking on Minister of Sport & Arts, Jacob Kelebeng and WHO Botswana OIC, Dr. Juliet Bataringaya

World Cancer Day Sparks Urgent Call to Action

Data from the Botswana STEP Survey of 2014 reveals a concerning reality: 50.7% of adult females in Botswana have never been screened for cervical canc

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New roadworks now incorporates improved pedestrian walkways and cycling lanes to improve safety

Enhanced safe systems approach reduces road casualties in Botswana

Botswana has been losing 400 people on average annually due to road crashes.

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WHO provides additional $2 million for Ebola response in Uganda

WHO provides additional $2 million for Ebola response in Uganda

The Government of Uganda in collaboration with the World Health Organization ( WHO) and partners continue to scale up response efforts to contain the current Ebola outbreak.

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Cholera vaccination campaign in Angola: A coordinated response to save lives

After weeks of anguish and uncertainty, the sun shines again in the Paraíso neighborhood in Cacuaco.

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Seychelles paving the way for sustained immunization efforts to 2030: WHO's technical assistance for Seychelles' National Immunization Strategy

Seychelles paving the way for sustained immunization efforts to 2030: WHO's technical assistance for Seychelles' National Immunization Strategy

From February 3 to February 7, 2025, the Seychelles Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), conducted a vital workshop to develop the country's National Immunization Strategy (NIS).
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Tobacco use is the root cause of most non-communicable disease in Malawi

Malawi Assesses Its Needs for Effective Implementation of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO-FCTC)

Malawi has recognized the importance of tobacco control in national health strategies and development plans.

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