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Africa Vaccination week

12,447 Children Reached With Measles-Rubella Vaccine during Africa Vaccination Week

To catch up with the unvaccinated (zero-dose), and under-vaccinated children, the Ministry of Health with support from the World H

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A suspected Anthrax patient

Fighting Anthrax through mindset change on health seeking behaviour

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Launch of Integrated Health Services in Thaba Tseka District

Improving access to quality healthcare services in Lesotho

Maseru-13th June 2024, marked a significant milestone in Lesotho’s healthcare history as Maseru District Hospital and Eye Clinic,

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WHO Steps Up Cross-Regional Efforts for Sudan’s Humanitarian Emergency

WHO Steps Up Cross-Regional Efforts for Sudan’s Humanitarian Emergency

As millions flee war and hunger in Sudan, senior leadership from WHO’s Africa and Eastern Mediterranean Regions converged in Chad, which hosts the largest number of Sudanese refugees, to assess the urgent health needs of people impacted by this complex and deteriorating humanitarian crisis.
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Medical personnel at an Ebola ETU

Fighting Ebola in the line of duty

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WHO and UKB with the signed MoU

WHO and University of Katyavala Bwila Partner to Enhance Health Initiatives in Angola

Benguela, Angola, July 9, 2024 — The World Health Organization (WHO) and the University of Katyavala Bwila (

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An Ebola survivor walks to the survivors' clinic in Kassanda

A survivor's life after Ebola

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Enhancing Results-Based Reporting and Operational Planning: WHO Sierra Leone and the Ministry of Health Conduct a Successful joint Planning and GPW14 prioritization Retreat

Cross section of participants
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