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A distinguished lineup from left to right: Dr. John Koku Awoonor-Williams (WHO South Africa), Dr. Sithembile Dlamini-Nqeketo (WHO South Africa) Deputy Minister Sibongiseni Dhlomo (NDOH), Dr. Owen Kaluwa WHO South Africa Representative, Dr Nonhlanhla Dlamini WHO Ethiopia Deputy Country Representative and Mr. Thulani Masilela from the Department of Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation (DPME), captured in a memorable photo moment during SAPHC 2023 in East London.

South Africa Hosts first-ever Primary Health Care Conference

From November 14 to 17, 2023, the National Department of Health (NDOH…
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WHO augments its role against Gender-Based Violence (GBV)

WHO augments its role against Gender-Based Violence (GBV)

Her perpetually moist eyes radiated intense sorrow. She is reserved.…
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World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

Africa to build its own public health institutions to respond better to health emergencies

The World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General, Dr Tedros…
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World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus with His Excellency, Dr Hage Geingob, Namibia Head of State,

Dr. Tedros praises Namibia’s public health system…calls for further collaboration

The World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General, Dr Tedros…
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Community members receiving free medical screening during the launch of Integrated Health Service Programme in Thaba Tseka District, Lesotho

WHO Urges the Government of Lesotho to Prioritize Investment in Government-Funded Public Health Functions And Investing In Primary Health Care

In line with its goal to achieve Universal Health Coverage, the World…
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Sierra Leone launches review to reinforce health emergency readiness, response 

Sierra Leone launches review to reinforce health emergency readiness, response 

Freetown ‒ Sierra Leone today became the second African country, and…
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The Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Eswatini cutting the cake to symbolise the celebration of the WHO 75th anniversary

WHO 75TH ANNIVERSARY: ESWATINI COMMITS TO THE WHO AGENDA OF IMPROVING HEALTH FOR THE PEOPLE OF ESWATINI

The government of the Kingdom of Eswatini and development partners…
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Hon. Hendrick Gaobaeb, Constituency Councilor and Kunene Regional Chairperson, Hon. Dr Kalumbi Shangula, Minister of Health and Social Services and Dr Charles Sagoe-Moses, WHO Representative launching the WHO 75th Anniversary in Opuwo, Kunene Region, 6 April 2023

Namibia Head of State congratulates WHO on its 75th Anniversary

In a special note on 7 April 2023, His Excellency, Dr Hage Geingob,…
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Openning of Health Fair in the district of Caué

District of Caué conducts a Health Fair with WHO support

As part of the celebration of the WHO 75th anniversary, , the Health…
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Acting World Health Organization (WHO) Representative to Zimbabwe, Professor Jean- Marie Dangou

WHO Zimbabwe's Professor Dangou meets with VP Chiwenga

Harare, Zimbabwe - On 31 March 2023, the Acting World Health…
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