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Mass polio vaccination campaign to continue in the Gaza Strip
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The emergency polio outbreak response in the Gaza Strip is continuing, with a mass vaccination campaign scheduled from 22 to...
WHO, St. Jude launch groundbreaking international delivery of childhood cancer medicines
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<p>The World Health Organization (WHO) and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have commenced distribution of critically-needed childhood cancer medicines in...
Dire health and humanitarian crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo prompts escalation of efforts by WHO, partners
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The recent surge in violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has led to significant loss of life,...

The right to health
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Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, Good afternoon, and thank you for having me. It’s a real honour to be with you...
Closing address at High-Level Action Day, First WHO Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health
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Every human being is entitled to breathe clean air. It’s a human right. We are honoured to have the Human...
Opening address at the First WHO Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health
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Excellency, second Lady Hajia Samira Bawumia of Ghana, my colleague colleague Dr Taalas, Secretary General of WMO and my sister...

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