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Malawi commemorates 2015 World Health Day and launches the measles second dose – July 2015

Mr Awute (first right), Dr Yakubu Gowon and Dr Mpazanje

Nigeria commemorates World Hepatitis Day for the first time.

Mr Awute handing over WHO scholarship to one of the benefiting tutors

WHO Nigeria hands over learning equipment and presents scholarship awards

Ethiopia commemorates World Hepatitis day

Aker Moyom Jok is all too familiar with death due to Hepatitis E Virus (HEV).  In 2014, the 29 year old mother of five lost her brother-in-law to the disease. So, when she noticed the signs and symptoms of HEV in her 13 year old daughter, Awel Wech Ayom, she immediately sought medical attention.  “I am grateful to health partners because this is a killer disease and some people have died, but my daughter is alive,” she says.  Narrating her story, Aker says it started at night when she noticed that her daugh

South Sudan: Family encourages early diagnosis and treatment of Hepatitis after successful recovery

Dr Francis Kateh giving his opening remarks

Government of Liberia and Partners develop Epidemic Preparedness, Surveillance and Response Roadmap