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Permanent Secretary giving his speech at the Media press briefing to mark the World No Tobacco day

World No Tobacco Day –National Assembly approves regulations on tobacco control

Abuja, 31 May 2019- As Nigeria joins the world to commemorate the 2019 World No Tobacco Day with the theme, “Tobacco and Lung Health: don’t let Tobacco take you

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 Dr Hon Anwar Husnoo, Minister of Health and Quality of Life receiving the ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ from Dr Laurent Musango, WHO Representative in Mauritius on behalf of Dr Tedros, Director General and Dr Moeti, Regional Director of the World Health Organization during the celebration of the World No-Tobacco Day 2019

Mauritius Awarded ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ for World No-Tobacco Day 2019

The efforts made by the Republic of Mauritius and its commitment and leadership in the African Region were recognized by the World Health Organization during the World No-Tobacco Day 2019.   Dr Hon Anwar Husnoo, Minister of Health and Quality of Life received the ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ from Dr Laurent Musango, WHO Representative in Mauritius on behalf of Dr Tedros, Director General and Dr Moeti, Regional Director of the World Health Organization during the celebration of the event on 30 May 2019 at S. Virahsawmy State Secondary School in Rivière du Rempart. 
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Temperature screening at Mpondwe Border point in Kasese District

Over 18 million dollars spent to prepare for Ebola Virus Disease in Uganda

Kampala, 30th May 2019:- The government of Uganda and partners have so far invested over 18 million dollars in  Ebola Virus Disease (EVD)  preparednes

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Dr Moeti with Ms. Carole Lanteri, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of the Principality to the United Nations Office in Geneva

WHO and the Principality of Monaco forge new ties to end malaria in Africa’s Sahel region

Geneva, Switzerland, 29 May 2019 – With 93% of all malaria deaths worldwide occurring in the African region, the Principality of Monaco and the World Healt

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President Danny Faure, Health Minister Jean-Paul Adam and other dignitaries at the launching ceremony

Seychelles launches its third multi-sectorial National Strategic Plan for HIV, AIDS and Viral Hepatitis to guide interventions for the next five years

Victoria, Seychelles, 22nd May 2019 - The HIV epidemic remains one of the major public health and development challenges in Seychelles.

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Man with fully swollen legs

WHO sustains Lymphatic Filariasis treatments in over 500 local government areas across Nigeria

Abuja 28 May 2019 - The World Health Organization (WHO) is currently supporting the Nigerian Government to distribute medications to treat Lymphatic Filariasis

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With Bakhita on her lap, Tereza encourages Ajonga to breastfeed her granddaughter, baby Akot.

In South Sudan, grandmothers breastfeed malnourished grandchildren

It’s a busy morning at the inpatient unit for malnourished children at the Wau Teaching Hospital in Western Bahr el Ghazal, north-east South Sudan.

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Dr Olu handing over the keys to Honorable Minister for Health, Dr Riek Gai Kok

The Government of Japan and WHO donate six ambulances to boost health service delivery in South Sudan

Juba, 28 May 2019 – Six new ambulances, donated this week (Tuesday, 28 May) to the Ministry of Health of the Republic of South Sudan by the World Health Organiz

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