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Qatar Marks World Immunization Week with Expanded Vaccination Campaigns and Specialist Training

Qatar is marking World Immunization Week with expanded vaccination campaigns, specialist training,…

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Algeria eliminates trachoma as a public health problem

WHO has validated Algeria’s elimination of trachoma as a public health problem,…

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WHO certifies the Bahamas for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV

WHO has certified The Bahamas for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV, marking…

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Zambia launches STEPS Survey on Noncommunicable Diseases

Zambia has launched the WHO STEPS Survey on Noncommunicable Diseases to collect…

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WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean launches AI Community of Practice

World Health Organization Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean launches an AI…

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Nearly 20 million lives saved in Africa through measles vaccinations

Nearly 20 million measles-related deaths have been prevented in Africa since 2000…

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Undiagnosed Illness in Burundi Claims Five Lives, Investigations Underway

An undiagnosed illness in Burundi has claimed five lives, prompting health authorities…

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Gaza Crisis Persists Six Months After Ceasefire, MSF Warns

Six months after the ceasefire, MSF warns that the Gaza crisis remains…

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Qatar Ministry of Public Health Designates Five Healthcare Facilities as “Baby-Friendly Hospitals”

The Ministry of Public Health Qatar has announced the designation of five…

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WHO releases US$800,000 from its Contingency Fund for Emergencies for Iran health response

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released US$800,000 from its Contingency Fund…

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