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Malaria testing services were offered during the commemoration

WHO supports World Malaria Day commemoration in Zambia.

Malaria is among the important factors affecting socio-economic development in Zambia.

L-R: JA Asom (FRSC), Dr Clement Peter (OIC/WHO), Dr Osagie Ohanire (HMSH, FMOH) and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. Back: Dr Sydney Ibeanusi (Focal point/UNDARSIP)

Fifth United Nations Global Road Safety Week - Nigerian Government re-commits to road safety

Abuja, 06 May 2019 – Nigeria joined the rest of the world to commemorate the Fifth United Nations Global Road Safety Week (UNGRSW) from 06 to 12 May

Dr. Stéphane Hugonnet, Epidemiologist, WHO

Dr. Stéphane Hugonnet is a medical epidemiologist. He was deployed to Mozambique to strengthen the surveillance system and lead a team working with local, national authorities and partners to set up a surveillance system to detect potential epidemics.

One of the heroes receiving an award

Immunisation Heroes honoured to mark African Vaccination Week (AVW) in Eswatini

The Kingdom of Eswatini honoured individuals and institutions, referred to as immunisation heroes who have immensely contributed towards strengthening the national E

Health care worker dressing wound on a woman’s leg in Bentiu

South Sudan revises its National Standard Treatment Guidelines to improve quality of care at community and health facility levels

6 May 2019, Juba – In South Sudan, the health system faces growing health needs and limited resources.

Ministers of Health of Senegal and Gambia demonstrating solidarity for joint initiatives in support of Health

Synchronized Campaign by Senegal and The Gambia For Treated Bed Nets Distribution

De droite vers la gauche : Dr B F. Nguessan Représentant de l'OMS; M E. Overvest Coordonnateur Résident du SNU, Dr M Miraoui Ministre de la santé et Dr Rahal DG de l'INSP

L’Algérie en voie de certification de l’élimination du paludisme

La certification de l’élimination du paludisme en Algérie a été le point principal de la célébration de la journée mondiale de lutte contre le paludisme, ce jeudi 25 avril 2019, à l’Institut National de Santé Publique (INSP) à Alger.

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Breastfeeding is critical for child survival following cyclones in Mozambique

Breastmilk is the best source of food for all babies wherever they live but, in emergency settings where there is a high risk of diarrhoea, pneumonia and malnutrition, breastfeeding can be critical for child survival.