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Africa moves closer to polio-free future as detections fall 33%, WHO says
Africa

Africa moves closer to polio-free future as detections fall 33%, WHO says

Madhumita Paul
3 min read
Africa was certified free of wild poliovirus in 2020, but the continued presence of vaccine-derived poliovirus means vaccination and surveillance must remain strong
New $15 million fund to support ending female genital mutilation launched
Africa

New $15 million fund to support ending female genital mutilation launched

DTE Staff
2 min read
The launch of Her Horizon Fund comes at a time when donor funding is in freefall
Addis Ababa call to action for early warnings to reach every African community
Africa

Addis Ababa call to action for early warnings to reach every African community

Kiran Pandey
4 min read
It urges governments to close gaps, strengthen financing, ensure warnings reach vulnerable communities in time to act
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