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H.E Dr. Ali Mohammed Shein, the President of Zanzibar, Recognizes WHO’s major contribution in the health sector in the African Region

On 15th February 2012, H.E Dr. Ali Mohamed Shein expressed his recognition on the WHO’s major contribution in the health sector in the African Region.

WHO intensifies health diplomacy to improve Africa’s health

Brazzaville, 20 February 2012 -- Since the end of the Cold War, state and non-state actors -- including the World Health Organization (WHO) -- have come to rely

WHO donates to central province medical office

In 2011, the WHO Country Office embarked on a programme to strengthen disease surveillance activities in the country through donation of vehicles.

Tanzania hosts the Multi-country workshop to strengthen results and accountability for women's and children's health and the health sector as a whole, White Sands Hotel, Dar Es Salaam, 13-15 February 2012

Tanzania has been honoured to host the Multi-country workshop to strengthen results and accountability for women's and children's health and the health sector as a whole.

Dr Sambo calls on Diplomatic Corps to advocate for investments in health

Measles Partnership Ends Advocacy Mission to Mobilize Local Resources

The World Health Organization and the United Nations Foundation undertook a joint mission to Sierra Leone as part of the measles partnership advocacy.

Kenya commemorates World Cancer Day

Nairobi Kenya, 04 February 2012 -- Kenya joined the rest of the world in marking this year’s World Cancer Day under the global theme “together it is possible”.

Healthy lifestyles are key to curbing Cancer - Dr Luis Sambo