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WHO calls for awareness campaigns against diabetes

Brazzaville, 14 November 2013 -- WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Luis Sambo, has called on governments and their development partners as well as civil soci

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Mass Drug Administration still remains a key intervention in preventing Neglected Tropical Diseases

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The Federal Ministry of Health Nigeria in collaboration with WHO launches “Stop Diabetes Initiative” on World Diabetes Day

The Federal Ministry of Health of Nigeria in collaboration with the WHO Nigeria country Office and the Senator Lee Maeba Foundation joined the rest of the world to mark the Worl

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WHO Director-General commends BRICS countries for progress in health

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Meeting of Panel of Experts of the Harmonization for Health in Africa Partnership opens in Dakar

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Eritrea Health Highlights, Issue No.5, July - Oct 2013

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Countries in WHO African Region choose 4 innovative projects for the development of drugs and technologies that meet the priority health needs

Brazzaville, 8 November 2013 – A consultative meeting of Health research experts from the WHO African Region has selected four pilot projects that can be financ

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Government of Uganda launches national drive to end preventable child and maternal deaths

Kampala, 8th November 2013 -- The Government of Uganda has launched a major national drive to end maternal and child deaths across the country. 

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