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Kenya Commemorates World Cancer Day 2014

 04 February 2014, Nairobi – Kenya joined the rest of the world in commemorating this year’s World Cancer Day. The national event, commemorated in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, under the global theme “Debunking the Myths”, was graced by the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Mr. James Macharia.  The Chief Guest noted that the day provided a special opportunity to raise awareness and improve general knowledge and dispel myths and misconceptions about cancer.  Mr. Macharia stated that cancer is shrouded with myths
04 February 2014

WHO welcomes closer collaboration with UNOPS

Pierre M’Pele-Kilebou, WHO Representative to Ethiopia; Garry Conille, UNOPS Regional Director for Africa; Bamidele Ilebani, UNOPS Country Coordinator for Ethiopia, Djibouti and South Sudan
04 February 2014

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