The Organization also provided 850 kg of medical supplies and medicines, enough to treat more than 10,000 patients over four months, and trained 138 health […]
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Africa CDC study explores SMS messaging to strengthen tuberculosis treatment
The study will provide evidence on the effectiveness of SMS-based TB adherence support in Africa, identify barriers and enablers to the use of digital adherence […]
Share UsWHO supports Mauritius in developing its first national infant and young child feeding policy
Given Mauritius’ increasing number of preterm births and the need to strengthen early childhood development, a national policy is essential to provide one coherent, evidence-based […]
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Sierra Leone sees 73-pct drop in AIDS mortality
Sierra Leone has recorded a 73-percent drop in AIDS-related deaths, from 4,000 annually to 1,084, according to Sulaiman Lakoh, director of disease prevention and control […]
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Ghana records over 15,200 HIV/AIDS cases in 2024
Ghana recorded over 15,200 new HIV/AIDS cases in 2024, bringing the total national count of people living with the viral disease to over 334,700, the […]
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Liberia launches triple elimination strategy at 2025 World AIDS Day Celebration
This year’s celebration was held under the global theme, “Overcoming Disruption, Transforming the AIDS Response,” and re-cast nationally as “Mobilizing Domestic Support, Transforming the AIDS […]
Share UsEthiopia launches fourth national plan to combat antimicrobial resistance
Ethiopia’s new action plan positions the country as a continental leader, setting a model for progress and inspiring other nations to act Ethiopia has unveiled […]
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Measles deaths down 88 percent since 2000, but cases surge
To achieve measles elimination, strong political commitment and sustained investment is needed to ensure all children receive two doses of the measles vaccine and surveillance […]
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WHO Director-General witnesses efforts to restore lives affected by fistula
Obstetric fistula is a devastating birth injury that affects millions of women worldwide, especially in developing countries To the soft and moving sound of the […]
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Countries, experts agree on 10-year Africa health workforce agenda
WHO called on all partners to sustain investment and political momentum to ensure the successful rollout of the agenda once it is endorsed and launched […]
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