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One of the heroes receiving an award

Immunisation Heroes honoured to mark African Vaccination Week (AVW) in Eswatini

The Kingdom of Eswatini honoured individuals and institutions, referred to as immunisation heroes who have immensely contributed towards strengthening the national E

L-R: JA Asom (FRSC), Dr Clement Peter (OIC/WHO), Dr Osagie Ohanire (HMSH, FMOH) and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. Back: Dr Sydney Ibeanusi (Focal point/UNDARSIP)

Fifth United Nations Global Road Safety Week - Nigerian Government re-commits to road safety

Abuja, 06 May 2019 – Nigeria joined the rest of the world to commemorate the Fifth United Nations Global Road Safety Week (UNGRSW) from 06 to 12 May

Ministers of Health of Senegal and Gambia demonstrating solidarity for joint initiatives in support of Health

Synchronized Campaign by Senegal and The Gambia For Treated Bed Nets Distribution

De droite vers la gauche : Dr B F. Nguessan Représentant de l'OMS; M E. Overvest Coordonnateur Résident du SNU, Dr M Miraoui Ministre de la santé et Dr Rahal DG de l'INSP

L’Algérie en voie de certification de l’élimination du paludisme

La certification de l’élimination du paludisme en Algérie a été le point principal de la célébration de la journée mondiale de lutte contre le paludisme, ce jeudi 25 avril 2019, à l’Institut National de Santé Publique (INSP) à Alger.

Health care worker dressing wound on a woman’s leg in Bentiu

South Sudan revises its National Standard Treatment Guidelines to improve quality of care at community and health facility levels

6 May 2019, Juba – In South Sudan, the health system faces growing health needs and limited resources.

WHO donates emergency kits to support victims of Cyclone Kenneth.

WHO donates emergency trauma kits to the Ministry of Health of the Comoros

Health partners mobilize to meet post-cyclone Kenneth health needs in the Union of the Comoros

Malnourished Child

WHO Supports one Million malnourished children in North-east Nigeria

Maiduguri, 7 May 2019 - Prior to admission at the World Health Organization (WHO)-supported Stabilization Centre, at Umaru Shehu Hospital, in Maiduguri, Borno s

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Breastfeeding is critical for child survival following cyclones in Mozambique

Breastmilk is the best source of food for all babies wherever they live but, in emergency settings where there is a high risk of diarrhoea, pneumonia and malnutrition, breastfeeding can be critical for child survival.