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Towards delivering on health goals in countries

Towards delivering on health goals in countries

Geneva, 6 February 2020 – The World Health Organization (WHO) has…
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Uganda's Minister of Health, Hon Jane Ruth Aceng addresses the media.

Update on Uganda’s preparedness situation following the 2019 Novel Coronavirus outbreak in China and other countries around the World

Kampala 6 February 2020: The Ministry of Health Uganda would like to…
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Hon. Minister Ahmadou Lamin Samateh addresing journalist at the conference

Ministry of Health (MoH), World Health Organization and Partners are Working to Strengthen Preparedness and Response Capacity of The Gambia Against the 2019 novel coronavirus

In response to the ongoing outbreak of the Novel Coronavirus (nCOV)…
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The African region reinforces preparedness for novel coronavirus

The African region reinforces preparedness for novel coronavirus

Brazzaville, 5 February 2020 – While there are no confirmed cases of…
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Low-tech screening expands cervical cancer diagnosis in Madagascar

Low-tech screening expands cervical cancer diagnosis in Madagascar

Antananarivo, 4 February 2019 –  She waited anxiously for a…
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Low-tech screening expands cervical cancer diagnosis in Madagascar

Low-tech screening expands cervical cancer diagnosis in Madagascar

Antananarivo, 4 February 2019 –  She waited anxiously for a…
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Surviving cervical cancer then taking on a new battle

Surviving cervical cancer then taking on a new battle

Nairobi, 3 February 2020  Five years ago, news that she had…
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Dr Laurent Musango, WHO Representative in Mauritius receiving a copy of the National Roadmap Framework To improve Maternal, Newborn and Child Health from Mrs. Shabina Lotun, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Wellness

Mauritius Launched Its ‘National Roadmap Framework’ In View Of Improving Maternal, Newborn And Child Health

Dr Bhoshan Ori, Director Health Services of the Ministry of Health…
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Minister of Health, Dr Diane Gashumba in Press Conference

Rwanda hastens safety measures against novel coronavirus

Kigali, Rwanda, January 31, 2020 – The Ministry of Health reminded…
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Passenger screening at Maya Maya International airport, Brazzaville, Republic of Congo

WHO ramps up preparedness for novel coronavirus in the African region

Brazzaville, 31 January 2020 – The World Health Organization (…
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