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Breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to ensure child health and survival.

Working mothers’ share their breastfeeding experiences

When Maria Amateta gave birth to her first baby at 29 years, she lacked the experience and commitment to breastfeed her newborn exclusively for six months. 

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Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations Honorable Thuli Dhladhla receiving a letter of credence from the WHO Representative to Eswatini Dr Susan Tembo

Dr Susan Tembo presents her credentials to Eswatini

The Eswatini World Health Organization (WHO) Representative Dr Susan Tembo presented her credentials to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations Honorable Thu

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MoH and WHO staff posing for a group photo

WHO South Sudan concluded the first-ever high-level consultative 2022-2023 biennium plan review with the Ministry of Health

The World Health Organization (WHO) South Sudan Country Office conducted a consultative meeting with the senior management of the Ministry of Health to review the progress made

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Hompa Alfons Kaundu of the Mbunza Traditional Authority (left) was the first person to get vaccinated in Sigone village in Kavango West. He is pictured here with Johannes Kambembe, the Primary Health Care Coordinator for Ncamagoro District in Kavango West also played a crucial role in getting communities vaccinated against Covid-19

Covid-19: How traditional leaders drove up vaccination rates in Namibia’s northern region

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WHO WRai giving a gift to UPRA's Dean after the signature

WHO and the Private University of Angola sign MoU to strengthen public health research

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Dr Owen Kaluwa giving his remarks in Richards Bay at a Cholera Preparedness Training

WHO Representative Dr. Owen Kaluwa Applauds Frontline Heroes at Cholera Preparedness Training in Richards Bay

Richards Bay, South Africa, 03 August 2023 – Dr.

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WHO and KOICA handed over medical equipment to improve service delivery in the Busoga sub-region of Uganda

WHO and KOICA handed over medical equipment to improve service delivery in the Busoga sub-region of Uganda

The Ugandan Ministry of Health today received from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) a package of medical equipment designed to improve reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health (RMNCAH) service delivery in five districts of the Busoga sub-region.
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Simulation exercise with WHO personnel giving an explanation at a Cholera preparedness/readiness and response training in Durban

Strengthening Cholera Preparedness/Readiness and Response in South Africa through Training

August 1, 2023- The recent outbreak of Cholera in South Africa was met with a strong response from Government and its partners to bring the situation under control.

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