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Chikungunya – Kenya

On 28 May 2016, the Ministry of Health of Kenya notified WHO of an outbreak of Chikungunya in Mandera East sub-county.

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World Health Assembly agrees new Health Emergencies Programme

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Health camp for treating minor ailments in Chibok, Borno State

Chibok: WHO facilitates revitalization of the health system of a ravished community

Maiduguri, 24 May 2015 - The abduction of the Chibok school girls of Borno State in April 2014 brought the erstwhile quiet community into international limelight while at the sa

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Dr Alex Gasasira, WHO Representative Liberia presenting on Laboratory Systems Strengthening

Liberia Celebrates 2nd Annual Medical Laboratory Professionals’ Week

Monrovia, 24 May 2016 - The 2ndAnnual Celebration of Medical Laboratory Professionals’ week was successfully celebrated in Monrovia, Liberia 27- 28th April, 2016 under the theme

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Uganda undertakes mass Yellow fever vaccination in affected districts

Masaka 23th May 2016:- The Ministry of Health with support from the World Health Organization (WHO), GAVI, UNICEF and other partners over the weekend imple

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WHO AFRO launches new project to help African countries control and eliminate neglected tropical diseases

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Dr Francis Kateh, Deputy Minister and CMO making a presentation on Health Care Management

Ministry of Health Strengthens County Capacity to Implement Integrated and People-centered Health Services

Monrovia, 20 May 2016 - The Ministry of Health Liberia with support from the World Health Organization, Development and Implementing Partners initiated a comprehensive training

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Health is a bridge from crisis to sustainable development

By Dr Michel Yao
WHO Representative to Central African Republic

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