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Countering COVID-19 Misinformation in Africa: On a continent of 1.3 billion people, WHO and partners are working to reduce social media-driven health myths

Countering COVID-19 Misinformation in Africa: On a continent of 1.3 billion people, WHO and partners are working to reduce social media-driven health myths

Pivotal point in Africa’s COVID-19 third wave

Pivotal point in Africa’s COVID-19 third wave

Presentation by WHO Ghana Country Representative, Dr Francis Kasolo to the Chief Director of the Ministry of Health

Ministry of Health receives medical equipment to support Ghana’s COVID response efforts

WHO Representative in Uganda, Dr Yonas Tegegn Woldemariam (white shirt) and Mr. Henrik Jespersen, the Head of Cooperation, Royal Danish Embassy in Kampala exchange signed agreements as Hon Hanifa Kawooya (yellow) and Dr Diana Atwine (white and black) look on at the Ministry of Health headquarters in Kampala

Danish Government Extends Additional Financial support worth over 5 Billion Shillings Towards the COVID-19 Resurgence Response in Uganda

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Nigeria records gain in fight against tuberculosis amidst coronavirus pandemic  

Dr Martins Ovberedjo-WHO Representative to Eritrea thanking representatives from UN Agencies at the meeting

Consensus building meeting on Health Sector Strategic Development Plan III (HSSDP III) 2022 – 2026

Dr Martins Ovberedjo -WR- briefing Honorable Minister of Health, Ms Amina Nurhussein

Consultation with Zobas for Health Sector Strategic Plan III (HSSDPIII) 2022-2026 development

As part of the Health Sector Strategic Development Plan III 2022 - 2026 development and consultations, the WHO team, led by Dr Prosper Tumusiime, WHO Health Systems consultant, conducted field visits in Zoba Debub and Semenawi Keih Bahri (Northern Red Sea) from 23rd -26th June 2021. Zoba Debub  The Zonal office for Debub was exemplary, with progress noted during the HSSDPII lifespan. These include expansion of Cesarean section and of neonatology service in 5 hospitals, maternity waiting homes, and strengthe

Field trip to Zoba Debub and Norther Red Sea