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Zimbabwe's data on the AHO

Zimbabwe’s data on health SDGs progress now more accessible: Zimbabwe’s first step towards a National Health Observatory

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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 novel coronavirus reported in the African region, the World Health Organization (WHO) is st

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Dr Clement delivering a speech at the Ministerial Press briefing World NTDs Day

Neglected Tropical Diseases not deserted, Government collaborates with WHO to create awareness  

Abuja, 05 January 2020 - Mr Emmanuel Kewe, a 27-year-old man says, “I did not know that these diseases can be found in my community, this very one with open wou

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Low-tech screening expands cervical cancer diagnosis in Madagascar

Low-tech screening expands cervical cancer diagnosis in Madagascar

She waited anxiously for a check-up at a local clinic. Merely a minute after being examined, Gisele* received the result of her cervical cancer test. Up to 8000 women are tested every year, mostly through a community-based screening programme in Madagascar, where cervical cancer is the deadliest type of cancer among women.
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Mothers and babies aged between 0 and 5 years are lining up in Al Sabah Children Hospital waiting for the measles vaccine, Vitamin A and deworming

South Sudan launches a nationwide campaign to protect 2.5 million children against measles

Juba, 4 February 2020 – With the aim of vaccinating 2.5 million children against measles, a nationwide vaccination campaign is kicked off today.

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The Minister (2nd from right) and WR (far right) discussing with Port Health Officers and Airport Staff

WHO supports Botswana’s preparedness and response efforts for coronavirus

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WHO Africa Regional Director gets new term, vows to step up universal health coverage

WHO Africa Regional Director gets new term, vows to step up universal health coverage

The World Health Organization (WHO) Executive Board today formally appointed Dr Matshidiso Moeti for a second, five-year term at the helm of the organization’s African Region. Dr Moeti pledged to work on accelerating regional efforts towards the attainment of universal health coverage. 
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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 and Wellness launched the National Roadmap Framework to Improve Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, developed in collaboration with WHO, at the Gold Crest Hotel in Quatre Bornes on 03 February 2020. The Roadmap aims at promoting a woman-centred as well as an evidence-based approach.  Prior to the development of the Roadmap, the Ministry of Health and Wellness conducted an intensive consultation with stakeholders to facilitate implementation.
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