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Regional workshop on traditional medicine research and development urges more South-South partnership

WHO reports on Polio Eradication in the African Region in 2011

Regional workshop on traditional medicine research and development to promote the safety, efficacy and quality of medicines

Harare, 21 May 2012 –- Experts from about 20 countries of the WHO African Region and partners agencies today started a three-day workshop in Harare, Zimbab

WHO response to the health needs of returnees

20 May 2012 – With over 376 226 returnees reported across South Sudan, WHO has stepped up its support and response across all states.

Regional Consultation on Traditional Medicine Practices, Practitioners and Products Recommends Allocation of Substantial Resources

01 WR briefing the Gambian delegation to the 65th WHA

WCO briefs Gambian delegation to WHA65

Banjul, 17 May 2012 -- The WHO Country Office (WCO) yesterday briefed the Gambian delegation to the 65th World Health Assembly (WHA).

01 The Minister administering first dose of the vaccine

Sub-National Polio Immunization Days Commences in Sierra Leone

The Sub-national polio immunizations days campaign commenced to administer Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) to children 0-59 months in selected communities on 11 May 2012.

01 March Past of Nurses, students and Voluntary organizations

Gambia observes World Malaria Day and hosts sub-regional laboratory training workshop

Banjul, 14 May 2012 -- The last week of April 2012 witnessed two important health events in the Gambia.