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The Gambia launches 2014 Synchronized National Immunization Days

The 2014 Synchronized National Immunization Days (NIDs) against polio, currently taking place in 13 West and Central African countries, kicked off in the Gambia on the eve of th

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Ebola in west Africa: looking back, moving forward

This week marks 6 months since WHO was notified of an outbreak of Ebola virus disease in Guinea.

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Official opening of Island Hospital: Pictorial news

  1. View of the Island Hospital
  2. Dr. Francis Kateh reading official order of programme leading to the opening of Island Hospital
  3. Dr. Bernice T.
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Study warns swift action needed to curb exponential climb in Ebola outbreak: Investigation of new data expands information on spread of outbreak and case fatality rate

22 September 2014 ¦ GENEVA -Unless Ebola control measures in west Africa are enhanced quickly, experts from the WHO and Imperial College, London, predict numbers will continue t

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Zimbabwe’s Medicines Quality Lab Gets WHO Approval

Harare, 22 Sept.

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WHO welcomes decision to establish United Nations Mission for Ebola Emergency Response

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The first 10 year old girl to receive the HPV vaccine in Zimbabwe with Hon. Minister Parirenyatwa

WHO supports introduction of HPV vaccine in Zimbabwe

Harare, 18 Sept.

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EAC multi-sectoral meeting on Ebola Virus Disease: Regional Director Speaks to EAC Ministers on EBOLA

September 18, 2014, Nairobi – The WHO Regional Director Dr Luis G Sambo has attributed the spread of the Ebola Virus Disease, EVD, in West Africa to weak health

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