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Boy sits under insecticide-treated bed net in Wonchit kebele, Dera Woreda, Amhara Region.

Ethiopia on Track to Achieve Millennium Development Goal 6 Thanks to Remarkable Progress in Malaria Control

BAHIR DAR, 25 April 2014. The past decade has seen unprecedented progress in malaria control.

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The Hon Minister of Health Dr Riek Gai Kok, State Minister for Health of Central Equatoria, Hon Dr Emmanuel Ija and the WHO Representative, Dr Abdi Mohammed at the press conference

South Sudan commemorates World Malaria Day 2014

On 25 April 2014, South Sudan joined millions of people around the world to observe World Malaria day under the global theme, ’Invest in the future: Defeat Mala

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African Vaccination Week gathers steam, seeks to protect millions against major killer diseases

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Ministry of Health launches a nation-wide Integrated Immunization Campaign for Measles, Polio and Vitamin A Supplementation in South Sudan

Juba, South Sudan, 23 April 2014 -- More than 2.4 million children will be vaccinated in a nation-wide measles, polio and Vitamin A campaign, launched today by

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The high-level officials present administrated polio vaccine drops at the launching ceremony of the fourth African Vaccination Week in Gondar, Amhara Region, Ethiopia.

All Stakeholders Commit To Share Responsibility for Achieving Zero Deaths Related to Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

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Dr Abdi Mohammed, WHO Representative delivering his statement at the launch

South Sudan Launches integrated child health campaign to vaccinate 2.4 million children

South Sudan commenced implementation of integrated Measles, Polio vaccination and vitamin-A supplementation campaign on 23 April 2014 targeting 2.4 million children below five y

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In pictures: African Vaccination Week kicks off in Gondar, Ethiopia

The African Vaccination Week kicked off in Ethiopia on the 23rd of April 2014 with a colourful event in Gondar, Amhara Region.

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Ebola – a test too far for one little girl

Monrovia, 22 April 2014 - The WHO Regional Director for Africa Dr Matshidiso Moeti has underscored the importance of involving the communities in the fight against Ebola.

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