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Maternal mortality is declining steadily in Ethiopia, but more efforts are needed to meet the MDG target

Using Data to Save Lives

Every day, approximately 35 women die in Ethiopia from preventable…
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Zainab Akiwumi in the radio studio of Radio Maria talking about the need to suspend cultural and traditional practices in times of Ebola, Sierra Leone. WHO/S. Saporito

Increasing community engagement for Ebola on-air

WHO’s social mobilization team is using radio to reach communities…
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WHO and partners training health workers at Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa.

WHO and Partners Come Together to Reinforce Ebola Preparedness in High Risk Countries

The evolving Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak highlights the risk…
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WHO Representative to South Sudan, Dr. Tarande Constant Manzila, pledges WHO’s continued support in the fight against Guinea Worm Disease.

South Sudan Inches Closer to Eliminating Guinea Worm Disease

“Imagine living with a snake-like worm about a metre long in your…
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The unified support and advocacy of Organization of African Union First Ladies will be crucial for kicking polio out of Africa.

African First Ladies Unite to End Polio

The African Union First Ladies made a call for action on 31 January…
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Dr Parirenyatwa with the document

Zimbabwe launches Accelerated VMMC strategic plan

Marondera, 2015  Zimbabwe has mounted an effective response to…
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‘Ebola solidarity run’ organised to create awareness

Kampala, 2nd February 2015 -- The Ebola virus disease (EVD)…
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Highway vaccination

Stopping WPV Importations: Kaduna vaccinates over 43,000 children on Transit

Abuja, Nigeria 02 February, 2015 - In Kaduna, 43,201 children were…
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