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14 November 2014
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In Liberia, contact tracing key to curtailing Ebola’s spread

MONROVIA, Liberia – Although there are signs the Ebola outbreak in Liberia is slowing, the fight against the disease remains an uphill battle.... Read more

6 November 2014
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Partnerships: Sweden donates about 1 million USD to UNFPA in Liberia Ebola Response

Monrovia, Liberia. UNFPA has received 1 million USD from Sweden which represents half of a total amount of 2 million USD in support of the United... Read more

21 October 2014
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Pregnant in the shadow of Ebola: Deteriorating health systems endanger women

A woman is in labour at her home in Gbarnga, Liberia, under the care of a traditional birth attendant. The Ebola outbreak has left a number of many... Read more

16 October 2014
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Ebola Wiping Out Gains in Safe Motherhood

UNITED NATIONS, New York, 16 October 2014 — As the world intensifies its response to the Ebola crisis in West Africa, the needs of pregnant women... Read more

13 October 2014
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Contact Tracers Save Lives in Sierra Leone

25 year-old woman Hassanatu Kanu contracted the deadly Ebola Viral Disease (EVD) in Mabora village, Port Loko District, Sierra Leone. Port Loko... Read more

13 October 2014
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West Africa: UNFPA supports efforts to contain Ebola in the region

Accra, Ghana. On 10 October, UNFPA Regional Director for West and Central Africa Mr. Benoit Kalasa and the UN Assistant Secretary-General and... Read more

25 September 2014
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UNFPA donates motorcycle ambulances to save lives of women and children in rural Guinea-Bissau

UNFPA is supporting the Guinea Bissau ministry of Health in finding a solution to cut time short between isolated areas and health centers: a... Read more

23 September 2014
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World Leaders Commit to Intensify Efforts to Realize Women’s Health, Rights, Equality

UNITED NATIONS, New York, 22 September 2014—More than 140 presidents, heads of government, ministers and high officials from around the world today... Read more

23 September 2014
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Empowering girls key to Africa's success, leaders affirm

UNITED NATIONS, New York, 22 September – “With significant investments in the education of young girls, sexual and reproductive health for youth and... Read more

20 September 2014
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Investing in Young People to Harness Africa’s Demographic Dividend

Different issues will be competing for the attention of different African leaders attending the 69th United Nations General Assembly Special Session... Read more

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