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Dr Andebrhan Tesfatsion - acting DG of Public Health making remarks

Eritrea Commemorated World Health Day 2018

Eritrea also joined the world commemorating WHD 2018. World Health Day is an international day devoted to the promotion of health. It is celebrated annually on 7 April to mark the anniversary of the creation of the World Health Organization (WHO). In Eritrea, it was held on 20th April 2018 at Orotta Hospital Conference Hall under the theme "Universal health coverage: for everyone, everywhere"; making an appeal health for all.
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Dr Moeti interacting with UN Resident Coordinator in Ghana, Ms Christine Klock

Dr Moeti meets UN Country Team and Bilateral Partners in Ghana

The WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti, has concluded her three-day visit to Ghana at the invitation of the Ghanaian Authorities.  The visit provided an

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Community members marching through the streets of Mbabane

Health Access for All: The Kingdom of Swaziland commemorates World Health Day

The Kingdom of Swaziland joined the rest of the world in commemorating the World Health Day under the theme “Universal health coverage (UHC): everyone, everywhere”.

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Dr Moeti with President Akufo-Addo

Dr Moeti pays courtesy call on President Akufo-Addo as part of her three-day official visit to Ghana

Dr Moeti paid a courtesy call on His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.  Accompanying her were the Honourable Minister of Health, Dr Kwaku, Honourable Minister of Heal

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A cross section of the community members atteding the launch of the AVW in Juba

South Sudan launches the 8th Edition of the African vaccination week

WHO launches the 8th annual African Vaccinations week in South Sudan. The week-long campaign raises awareness of the need and right of everyone to be protected from vaccine-preventable diseases.
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Vaccines Work: Do your part!

On African Vaccination Week, WHO calls for renewed efforts to vaccinate every last child

FREETOWN, April 25, 2018 --- This week, 23rd-29th April, is African and Global Vaccination Week, when the World Health Organization joins partners, health

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L-R: Dr Moses Ongom, Dr Angela Uwakwem (Commissioner for Health Imo State), Mr. Clement Uwaifo (Permanent Secretary, Fed. Ministry of Health), Dr. Osagie Ehanire (Minister of State for Health), Dr. Emmanuel Meribole (Director, Health Planning Research and Statistics (FMoH), Dr Haruna Mashelia (Commissioner of Health, Borno State)

FG, DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS VALIDATE NATIONAL STRATEGIC HEALTH DEVELOPMENT PLAN II 

Abuja, 24 April 2018 – The Federal Government of Nigeria in collaboration with international donors and development partners, including the World Health Organiz

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Dr Moeti delivering kenote address

Strengthen Health System to achieve universal health coverage - Dr Moeti

The Annual Health Summit hosted by the Ministry of Health began y 23 April 2018 at the Labadi Beach Hotel under the theme "Achieving Universal Health Coverage:  Using Innov

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