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22 January 2025
Opinion: How Trump's WHO Withdrawal Plan Threatens Africa's Healthcare Support
The WHO is vital to the healthcare needs of many Africans; any reduction in its funding base could negatively impact its reach and mission.
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31 January 2024
One Week After Launch, Malaria Vaccine Distribution Brings “Satisfaction and Pride” to Cameroon
The Central African nation launched the malaria vaccine distribution program in selected districts on January 22, and is looking forward to spreading the coverage across the country.
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14 November 2023
WHO's $250 Payouts to Congo Abuse Victims Revealed in Internal Docs
Dr. Gaya Gamhewage confronts a historic sex scandal in the Democratic Republic of Congo as WHO grapples with allegations of widespread sexual abuse during the Ebola outbreak.
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14 August 2020
7 African Countries Commit to Coronavirus Antibody Testing in Bid to Re-Open Economy
WHO has identified 7 African countries for coronavirus antibody testing to understand the extent of the Covid-19 outbreak on the continent.
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05 August 2020
43 World Health Organisation Experts To Land in South Africa as Coronavirus Infection Rates Peak
South Africa receives help from WHO experts who are flying into the country to help combat possible second spike of infections.
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16 April 2020
African Union Condemns Trump for Suspending Funding of World Health Organization
Chairman of the African Union, Moussa Faki Mahamat, has called Trump's decision to suspend funding of the World Health Organization amid the COVID-19 outbreak, 'deeply regrettable'.
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