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A nurse dressing the sore on the face of a patient suffering from Noma (photo credit Ogbeide

Noma: a deadly Neglected Tropical Disease that should not exist

Sokoto, 31 January, 2024 - At age 6, Shamudeen Umaru’s (name changed) face was severely disfigured by noma, a life-threatening disease that primarily affects ch

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WHO South Africa EPR team's swift Response to imported cholera cases at the Musina/Beitbridge port of entry working collaboratively with the BMA

WHO South Africa's Swift Response to Imported Cholera Cases in Limpopo Province

On 16 January 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO

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Sustaining the fight against neglected tropical disease in South Sudan

Sustaining the fight against neglected tropical diseases in South Sudan

Juba – In South Sudan, 19 of the 20 neglected tropical diseases are endemic, posing a huge health threat.

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Participantes ao simpósio

Angola's Achievements in Combating NTDs: The Inspiring Story of Dérica Landa

Dérica Landa, a determined young Angol

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Launch of OCV campaign

Press Release: Zimbabwe launches cholera vaccination to curb the spread

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Mother who gave birth to a baby at IDP camp in Mangu interacting with WHO and IOM officials during an assessment of the IDP camp.jpg

Restoring hope to displaced Plateau State communities through coordinated humanitarian response

Jos, 26 January, 2024 - While the world was celebrating Christmas on 25 December 2023, the people of Bokkos, Barkin Ladi and Mangu Local Government Areas (LGA)

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Tackling challenges to improve cholera treatment in Zambia’s hardest-hit district

Tackling challenges to improve cholera treatment in Zambia’s hardest-hit district

Lusaka ‒ Imeldah Chulu lives near Matero level 1 hospital in Lusaka District, Zambia.

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Angola reinforces cholera preparedness and response measures

Angola reinforces cholera preparedness and response measures

Luanda – With ongoing cholera outbreaks in neighbouring countries, Angola is stepping up preparedness measures to ef

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