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Some of the mothers who attended the launch breastfeeding and bonding with their babies

World Breastfeeding week launched in Mhondoro

3 Aug. 2012, Mhondoro: World Breastfeeding week was launched in Mhondoro under the theme Understanding the past—Planning for the future.

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Nodding Syndrome meeting, researchers agree on case definition and establish research agenda

Kampala, 1 August 2012 -- The First International Scientific Meeting on Nodding Syndrome (NS) concluded its third day of proceedings by finalizing a standard ca

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The Deputy CMO launching WBW 2012

Sierra Leone Commemorates World Breastfeeding Week 2012

ierra Leone launched commemoration of World Breastfeeding Week 2012 on 1 August 2012 on the theme “Understanding the past - planning the future”.

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Dr Beatrice Mwagomba handingover a blood pressure machine to the Dr Nkambule, DHO Kasungu standing second left

Kasungu District Hospital the first to pilot the WHO essential package for noncommunicable diseases prevention and control interventions in Malawi

On 31 July 2012 the World Health Organization handed over diagnostic equipment and drugs worth, 1.2 million Malawi kwacha to Kasungu District Hospital.

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Nodding syndrome meeting opens scientists grapple with case definition

Kampala, 30th July 2012:‐ The First International Scientific Meeting on Nodding Syndrome (NS) opened this morning in Kampala, Uganda.

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The journey home after having tested negative for Ebola

An outbreak of Ebola haemorrhagic fever in Uganda’s Kibaale district, about 220 km west of the capital Kampala, in July/August 2012 has affected the lives of many.

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L – R Dr Peter Salama UNICEF, Deputy Minister, DR Douglas Mombeshora, Honorable Minister, Dr Henry Madzorera, and Dr Custodia Mandlhate WR

Vaccination still remains a key intervention in preventing child illnesses and death

Harare, 20 July 2012. This was said by the Honourable Minister of Health and Child Welfare, Dr Henry Madzorera in a joint press conference he held wit

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Hon. Mrs Zainab Bangura delivering statement

Ministry of Health Holds Dialogue on Human Resources for Health Policy and Plan

The Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MoHS) conducted policy dialogue on the first National Human Resources for Health (HRH) Policy and Strategic Plan (2012-2016) at the Bintum

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