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L:R- WHO Representative Dr Yonas Tegegn, Danish Ambasador in Uganda, H.E Nicolaj Petersen and UNFPA Representative Mr Alain Sibenaler at the grant signing ceremony

Denmark Supports Uganda’s COVID-19 Response with Two Million Dollars

Kampala, 19 May 2020: - The Government of Denmark has signed a grant worth Two (2) Million Dollars to support the COVID-19 response in Uganda.

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Acting WR, Dr Neema Rusibamayila Kimambo, handing over the official letter to the Minister of Health, Hon. Kwaku Agyemang-Manu

Ghana Foods and Drugs Authority (FDA) attains maturity level 3 regulatory status

The Acting Country Representative for WHO in Ghana, Dr.

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Research leads to actions improving childbirth in Guinea 

Research leads to actions improving childbirth in Guinea 

When Ms. Fatoumata Binta Toure learned the results of a WHO/HRP-led study in four countries showing that more than one-third of women experienced mistreatment during childbirth in health facilities, she was not entirely surprised.
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The new treatment unit

Improving access to COVID-19 treatment in South Sudan

Juba, 16 May 2020 – To provide supportive treatment for severe and critical COVID-19 patients, the World Health Organization (WHO), working with the World Food

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Rebecca with baby boy

Reducing preventable maternal and child deaths in Lakes State of South Sudan

On a cold Tuesday night, at about 12:00 am, in Malek village, Ms Rebecca Akeer, 26 years old gave birth to a bouncing baby boy in her house in the absence of a skilled birth att

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Dr Haruna Ismaila Adamu a WHO staff after exiting isolation following recovery from COVID-19.jpg (

I beat COVID-19, you too can-says WHO staff 

Bauchi 15 May, 2020 - On 19 April 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) in Nigeria confirmed the first case of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) as one staff m

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Nigeria drives routine immunization amid COVID-19

Nigeria drives routine immunization amid COVID-19

At the Hasiya Bayero Paediatric Hospital in downtown Kano, the commercial nerve centre of northern Nigeria, Aisha Iliasu sits patiently among other women and children on a concrete bench in the waiting room. Two large posters providing tips for COVID-19 prevention are taped to the wall beside her.
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Eligible child being vaccinated at Gwarinpa General Hospital, FCT. Photo-WHO Nigeira-Eromosele Ogbeide.jpg

Nigeria drives routine immunization amid COVID-19

Kano, 13 May 2020 – At the Hasiya Bayero Paediatric Hospital in downtown Kano, the commercial nerve centre of northern Nigeria, Aisha Iliasu sits patiently amon

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