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African Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (AFOG) launched

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World Mental Health Day celebration 2012

Lesotho commemorated World Mental Health Day on 10 October 2012 at Mohlomi Hospital under this year’s theme “Depression, a global crisis”.

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Community-based support for children with spina bifida and hydrocephalus in Uganda

Ambrose Ganshanga, a 29-year-old occupational therapist in western Uganda, works with children with spina bifida.

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President Zuma launches the Integrated School Health Programme attended by among others Senior Government Officials, Executive Mayor of Tshwane, Ambassador of the European and Associations of School Governing Bodies

President Jacob Zuma launches the Integrated School Health Programme

Pretoria, 11 October 2012 -- South Africa’s State President, His Excellency Mr Jacob Zuma, has launched the government’s Integrated School Health Programme (ISHP) planned to rea

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The Honourable Regional Minister, Alhaji Amin Sulemana, middle, witnesses the first shot

MenA Campaign in Ghana (09-18 October, 2012) Highlights from Upper West Region

THE REGIONAL MINISTER FOR UPPER WEST REGION AS SPECIAL GUEST of honour at the lauching ceremony of MenA Campaign!

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Lesotho implements Reaching Every District (RED) Strategy to strengthen vaccination and other health services

The Ministry of Health in Lesotho, recognizing the importance of focusing at the district level for vaccination service delivery has, in partnership with WHO Lesotho, began cond

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Schools targeted on first days of the campaign

SCHOOLS, YOUNG BOYS AND YOUNG GIRLS FIRST! The message was clear enough for all vaccinators and supervisors.

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Sierra Leone Launches Mental Health Policy and Strategic Plan

Sierra Leone launched its National Mental Health Policy and Strategic Plan at the commemoration of World Mental Health Day on 10 October 2012.

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