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WHO AFRO Training on Knowledge generation in Africa

WHO improves the capacity of African countries to generate quality knowledge products for better health decision-making

The World Health Organization has conducted a five-day capacity-building training for 22 national health observatory focal points from Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, and Uga

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A reactive measles vaccination campaign condcuted in Juba County

A reactive measles campaign is underway in Juba, South Sudan

A reactive measles vaccination campaign targeting 37 390 children aged between 6 months to 14 years is underway this week in Juba County.

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WHO led intensified COVID-19 vaccination optimization campaign condcuted in 34 of the 80

Fight against COVID-19 in South Sudan

The COVID-19 pandemic remains a public health concern affecting millions of families including the most vulnerable population.

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situation analysis of COVID-19 genomic surveillance from 10-19 July 2022

Zimbabwe moves to strengthen genomic surveillance

By Vivian Mugarisi

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COVID-19 threatens elimination of deadly form of meningitis in Africa, more than 50 million children miss vaccination

COVID-19 threatens elimination of deadly form of meningitis in Africa, more than 50 million children miss vaccination

Brazzaville  – With the COVID-19 pandemic delaying meningitis vaccination campaigns for more than 50 million children in Africa, the region is at a heightened risk of outbr

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The UN family with the Global Fund delegation at WHO Country Office premises

The UN in Tanzania welcomes the Global Fund Executive Director

Dar es Salaam - The Global Fund Executive Director, Mr.

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provincial leadership sensitization workshop Bulawayo

The Ministry of Health and Child Care strengthens health workers capacity to provide quality mental health services in Zimbabwe

By Tatenda Chimbwanda

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Opening of the COVID-19 Testing Centre in Rodrigues island with the collaboration and support of the Ministry of Health and Wellness, the World Health Organization and the Africa Reinsurance Corporation, funding-partner

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