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WHO Zambia’s National Capacity for Emergency Preparedness, Response, Recovery and Health Surveillance Systems Project gets €500,000 Irish Funding

WHO Zambia’s National Capacity for Emergency Preparedness, Response, Recovery and Health Surveillance Systems Project gets €500,000 Irish Funding

600 health workers to be trained in IDSR, national weekly surveillance reporting expected to improve to over 70 percent…

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WHO Team handing over medical and other essential supplies to IDPs at Agualeri, Anambra East.

WHO donates drugs and medical supplies,  supports flood response in Anambra State

Awka, 10 November, 2022 - The World Health Organization (WHO) has donated emergency medical supplies to the government and people of Anambra State in response t

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In Benin, a new lease on life against COVID-19

In Benin, a new lease on life against COVID-19

Jonas, 43, a professional driver, was no stranger to long journeys and travel difficulties. But one particular trip in February 2022 will remain unforgettable.
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A mother recieving the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine_

Imo leaves no stone unturned, takes  COVID-19 vaccination to the last mile 

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Hands on practical session during the training

WHO supports training on Ebola readiness for frontline responders

Dar es Salaam: The Ministry of Health with technical and financial support from the World Health Organization is rolling out series

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Kasane Laboratory

Why Botswana needs a comprehensive laboratory policy and strategic plan?

The laboratory plays a major role in the diagnosis of disease conditions as well as in monitoring treatment.

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One of the technicians takes the guest through the oxygen production process

I THEN REALISED THAT TO BREATHE FREELY IS A LUXURY- LIBERIA COMMISSIONS ANOTHER OXYGEN PLANT IN BOMI COUNTY

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One of the mothers who gave birth at theIDP camp

Flooding-Nassarawa State and WHO prioritize displaced persons for health service delivery

Lafia, 8 November, 2022 - The torrent of water swept through Angulu Village, in Doma Local Government Area, Nasarawa State, displacing thousands of people and inundating dozens

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