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WHO donates medical supplies and medicines for the prevention and treatment of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and noncommunicable diseases (NCDs)

WHO donates medical supplies and medicines for the prevention and treatment of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and noncommunicable diseases (NCDs)

Monrovia: The World Health Organization (WHO) on 6th August…
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Participants at the National TB and Leprosy Quarterly Review meeting

WHO supports Uganda TB and Leprosy Program Performance Review

Uganda’s Ministry of Health (MoH), in collaboration with the World…
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 Zimbabwe prepares for ward based mass drug administration for bilharzia, intestinal worms and lymphatic filariasis

Bulawayo - To tackle the prevalent neglected tropical diseases (NTDs…
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WHO Country Rep, Dr. Jane Maina, talks to students during the MDA campaign

WHO's MDA Campaign Makes Significant Strides Against Schistosomiasis in The Gambia

North Bank Region, The Gambia - The World Health Organization (WHO)…
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Group photo of WHO representatives, MCAT officers, and programme focal persons from the four countries Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho and South Africa

MCAT South Africa Hub Retreat: Enhancing Health Programmes through Strategic Collaboration

The Multi-Country Assignment Team (MCAT) - South Africa Hub,…
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Sustaining the fight against neglected tropical disease in South Sudan

Sustaining the fight against neglected tropical diseases in South Sudan

Juba – In South Sudan, 19 of the 20 neglected tropical diseases are…
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Scaling up country support for NTD eradication

Scaling up country support for NTD eradication

Brazzaville - In 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) unveiled…
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WHO Africa welcomes new commitment by global partners to end neglected tropical diseases

WHO Africa welcomes new commitment by global partners to end neglected tropical diseases

Brazzaville - The fight against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs)…
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media engagement workshop on NTDs programming in Zimbabwe.

Uniting Efforts to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases in Zimbabwe

By Vivian Mugarisi Harare, Zimbabwe – Despite their prevalence…
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Transitioning from BU-LABNET to Skin NTD LABNET

Transitioning from BU-LABNET to Skin NTD LABNET

Fifth annual meeting adopts recommendation marking pivotal milestone…
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