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@WHOAFRO

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  1. 4 hours ago

    📌 is using to deliver vital medicines to hospitals in remote areas. is looking for similar to improve outcomes for . Innovators and entrepreneurs, apply to the today 📝👉

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  2. 5 hours ago

    Children deserve a fair chance at life, but 2.7 million children in sub-Saharan Africa die before the age of 5 each year, mostly of preventable causes such as diarrhea. Support programmes for child . Turn the world blue for the 🔵

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  3. 8 hours ago

    . Reg dir at the launch of the World Report " beyond any other region will determine if we win our fight against this disease" Full report:

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  4. 21 hours ago

    “When countries prioritize action on , we see the results in lives saved and cases reduced” - Reg Dir Africa of at launch of World Report

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  5. Nov 19

    often attacks the most vulnerable people in Read the full report here:

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  6. Nov 19

    Over 20 million people in practice open defecation. Exposure to human faeces on this scale has a devastating impact on

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  7. Nov 19

    lies at the heart of the world's malaria response. We need a coordinated national response involving communitied at the local level Full report 👉

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  8. Nov 19

    is supporting the 32nd General Assembly of the Federation of African students Association which is being held in Ibadan, Nigeria. These young africans are our future leaders 🌡

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  9. Nov 19

    Washing your hands is a vital barrier in stopping the spread if deadly diseases. Comprehensive policies, plans and investments in water supply facilities in saves lives

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  10. Nov 19

    Over 650 million people in Africa lack access to basic sanitation services. To ensure all people have access to hygienic toilets by 2030, governments must make bold policy shifts and boost investments.

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  11. Retweeted
    Nov 18

    I thank & partners staff who continue to work to bring the outbreak under control despite frequent attacks. I honour those who died protecting workers & call for an end to the insecurity which is making control difficult.

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    Nov 18

    Despite deadly attacks on Friday in the town of Beni, , Ebola response activities are continuing. Operations were on-going but limited in Beni on Saturday. By Sunday, all activities have re-launched, including vaccination

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  13. Nov 16

    starts vaccination campaign with the goal of protecting more than 1.3 million people in the Wolayita zone against the potentially deadly viral infection transmitted by mosquitoes.

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  14. Nov 16

    💡Do you have a solution to Africa's challenges? is calling on health innovators to take part in the Challenge. Apply now 👉

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  15. Nov 16

    continues preparedness activities. After establishing an Ebola Treatment Centre near the border, is now making sure it is stocked with all the necessary medical equipment and supplies.

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  16. Nov 16

    💊Hospitals and health centers can prevent through hygiene and sanitation practice. Read here the message from RD 👉

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  17. Nov 15

    Thanks to  which has just signed a grant agreement with  for 3 million USD to support African countries to reduce the burden of the 5 most prevalent Neglected Tropical Diseases in . info 👉 

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  18. Retweeted
    Nov 15

    hits another milestone in preparedness. has a 24-bed Treatment Unit, supported by , which will also be used for other infectious diseases. has also deployed 15 ppl to SSudan to assist in preparedness activities.

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  19. Nov 15

    Across laboratories have a key role to play in identifying

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  20. Nov 14

    On joins partners around the world to recall that can be treated and its consequences avoided or delayed with a diet, , regular screening and treatment for complications. 👉

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