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The WHO Representative, Dr. Rufaro Chatora, delivering welcome remarks at the meeting

The National Tuberculosis & Leprosy Programme external review begins in the United Republic of Tanzania

On 17th of February, 2014, the United Republic of Tanzania officially launched the review of the fourth (4th) National Tuberculosis Strategic Plan (2009-15) in Dar es Salaam.

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The World Health Organization hosts a briefing meeting on health financing and universal health coverage

On the 12th February 2014, the WHO Country Office hosted a briefing session on health financing and universal health coverage.

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Cabinet Secretary of Health, Mr James Macharia delivers the key remarks during the launch of the HPR guiding frameworks

Health Promotion Reloaded: Launch of Heath Promotion Guiding Frameworks

11 February 2014, Nairobi -- Kenya’s first National Health Promotion Strategy and Guiding frameworks were officially launched today.

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On 11th February 2014, the Catholic Church in Tanzania launched the Test and Treat Project which will be implemented in Bugisi District in Shinyanga Region. The occasion which was a Catholic Holy Mass, was held at premises of the Catholic Church Headquarters in Tanzania and led by the Archbishop of Mwanza, Jude Thaddaeus Ruwa’ichi. Others present at the holy mass included: Monsignor Jean-Marie Mpendawatu from Vatican Health Secretariat, Priests of Tanzania Catholic Church, Supporting Partners including (CU

The Tanzania Catholic Church launches the Test and Treat Project

On 11th February 2014, the Catholic Church in Tanzania launched the Test and Treat Project which will be implemented in Bugisi District in Shinyanga Region.

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The new WHO Country Representative presents his credentials

On 6th February 2014, Dr. Thomas Sukwa, the new WHO Country Representative for Lesotho, presented his cre-dentials to the Hon.

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Measles deaths reach record lows

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National Drug Authority's efforts reduce counterfeits

Kampala, 07th February 2014 -- Uganda’s National Drug Authority (NDA) has changed its drugs testing strategy from mandatory testing of selected drugs to a risk-

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Pierre M’Pele-Kilebou, WHO Representative to Ethiopia; Garry Conille, UNOPS Regional Director for Africa; Bamidele Ilebani, UNOPS Country Coordinator for Ethiopia, Djibouti and South Sudan

WHO welcomes closer collaboration with UNOPS

Addis Ababa, 4 February -- World Health Organization Country Office for Ethiopia welcomed closer collaboration with UNOPS, the operational arm of the United Nations, after a mee

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