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Polio and Measles Immunisation Campaign

The National Department of Health is planning to carry out two immunisation rounds during 2013.

6th SA Aids Conference, 18 - 21 June 2013, ICC Durban, South Africa

The conference theme is Building on Successes: Integrating Systems.

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Towards Enhanced Surveillance of Antimicrobial Resistance in the WHO African Region

In order to contribute to the improvement of surveillance of antimicrobial resistance at the country level, WHO/AFRO has developed a Guide for establishing laboratory-based surv

2013 Influenza Vaccination Campaign

The National Department of Health (NDOH), Communicable Diseases Control Cluster (CDC) initiated once a year nationwide influenza vaccination campaign beginning 2010 targeting sp

The Permanent Secretary for Health and Social Welfare delivering her acceptance remarks during the ceremony

The World Health Organization hands over vehicles and equipment to the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, 28th March, 2013

On the 28th March, 2013 the WHO Country Office handed over to the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, vehicles and equipment to support major activities in the area of immuni

Brazil establishes Centre for the Study of Tobacco and Health, PALOP countries set to benefit

Brazzaville, 26 March 2013 -- Portuguese-speaking countries in Africa (PALOP) and their Latin American counterparts are set to benefit from the inauguratio

WHO urges countries to raise profile of NTDs, ensure quick delivery of treatments

Brazzaville, 26 March 2013 -- Countries affected by neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in the African Region should intensify efforts along with the

Dr Sambo calls on governments, partners to increase and sustain commitment to TB control

Brazzaville, 24 March 2013 - - World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, Dr Luis Sambo, has re-iterated his plea to governments and the