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Briefing Health development partners on Uganda's Mpox Response

Health development partners commit to support Uganda’s Mpox Response

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WR Malawi Dr Neema Rusibamayila Kimambo hands over the donation to Minister of Health Hon Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda

WHO Malawi donates essential malnutrition and Malaria supplies amid El-Nino crisis

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Uganda’s Ministry of Health, WHO and KOICA to Refurbish 28 Health Facilities in Busoga Sub-Region

Uganda’s Ministry of Health, WHO and KOICA to Refurbish 28 Health Facilities in Busoga Sub-Region

Busoga, Uganda, 13 August 2024 – The Ministry of Health (MoH) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have launched a refurbishment of 28 health facilities in U

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Intégration du dépistage des cancers féminins dans les soins de santé primaire au Niger

Integrating female cancer screening into primary health care in Niger 

Niamey ‒ In Niger, efforts are underway to mainstream screening for gynaecological cancers into primary health care services thanks to the WHO PEN approach, a W

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Enhancing HPV vaccination to protect girls against cervical cancer in Lesotho

Lesotho: Enhancing HPV vaccination to protect girls against cervical cancer

“It was a no-brainer,” says 34-year-old ‘Malihaelo Qhobela of her decision to allow her 13-year-old daughter, Lihaelo, to be vaccinated against human papillomavirus (HPV) at Soofia International School in Lesotho’s Butha-Buthe District.
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Motor cycle handing over

Wheels of Wellness: WHO Bolsters Tanzania’s Health Surveillance efforts with 12 Motorcycles.

Dar es Salaam: The World Health Organization (WHO), with funding support from the Irish Fund, has donated 12 moto

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Meet Ernesto Cabral, a former laboratory technician from Cabo Verde

Ernesto Cabral, former laboratory technician, Cabo Verde

Praia ‒ Seventy-eight year-old Ernesto Cabral understands altruism. It runs in his veins.

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With support from the Government of Japan, WHO donates cervical cancer equipment to the Omaheke Health Directorate

WHO collaborates with MoHSS in the fight against cervical cancer in Omaheke Region

On 02 August 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) in partnership with the Government of Japan donated cervical cancer screening instruments to the Ministry of Health and So

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