Twifo Praso Area Evangelism Ministry Holds Strategic Soul-Winning Seminar web

Twifo Praso Area Evangelism Ministry Holds Strategic Soul-Winning Seminar

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The Evangelism Ministry of The Church of Pentecost, in collaboration with the Schools Outreach Ministry of the Twifo Praso Area, has organised a Strategic Soul-Winning Seminar to equip members to intensify evangelism and discipleship across the Area.

The programme, spearheaded by the Area Head, Apostle Lawrence Otu-Nyarko, was organised at the zonal level for Presiding Elders, Gospel Heralds, Ministry Leaders, Home Cell Leaders and Bible Study Leaders.

The Twifo Praso Zone seminar was held on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at the Praso Asikafo Assembly auditorium.

Addressing participants, the Area Evangelism Ministry Leader, Pastor Frank Larbi, called on members to embrace the Church’s vision of winning 800,000 souls for Christ by the end of 2026.

He emphasised that soulwinning was the responsibility of every believer and urged participants to engage in strategic and intentional evangelism, not only to win souls but also to disciple new converts until they become committed disciples of Jesus Christ.

The participants were equipped with practical strategies for evangelising in schools, engaging people through personal evangelism, planting churches and retaining new converts by effectively “closing the back door.”

They were also encouraged to make effective use of the Church’s soulwinning resources, including Get Ready to Win Souls, One Minute Witness Booklet, The Four Spiritual Laws and The Assurance of Salvation Document.

Facilitators included Pastor Frank Larbi, Area Evangelism Ministry Leader; Elder Michael Amankwah, Assistant Area Evangelism Ministry Leader; and Elder Joseph Owusu Tieku, Assistant Area Schools Outreach Ministry Coordinator, among others.

As part of the programme, the Area launched the Schools Outreach Ministry’s Discipleship Manual Facilitator’s Guide, designed to support effective discipleship among students reached through school evangelism.

Also present were the Area Schools Outreach Ministry Coordinator, Probationary Overseer Eric Tandoh; Area Women’s Ministry Leader, Deaconess Agnes Donkoh; and other leaders and dignitaries.

The seminar formed part of efforts by the Twifo Praso Area to mobilise and equip members for more intentional soulwinning, discipleship and church growth.

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Twifo Praso Youth Hold Picnic Ahead Of National Youth Week web

Twifo Praso Youth Hold Picnic Ahead Of National Youth Week

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The Youth Ministry of The Church of Pentecost in the Twifo Praso District, has held an impactful youth picnic as part of activities leading up to the 2026 National Youth Week Celebration.

The event, held on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at the Twifo Praso Senior High School, brought together young people for a day of fellowship, recreation, learning and spiritual renewal.

The programme featured team-building activities, including group formations, leadership selection and an interactive session dubbed “What Do You Know About Your Friend?” Participants also engaged in traditional Ghanaian games, an aerobics session, dancing activities and other recreational exercises.

A major highlight of the picnic was an educative session on “Evangelism Through Media” delivered by Elder Eric Sarpong.

Elder Sarpong encouraged the youth to leverage digital platforms to spread the Gospel, stressing that social media has become an integral part of the lives of young people.

He urged them to share testimonies, create short Bible-based videos and identify appropriate digital platforms for communicating the Gospel.

He, however, cautioned the youth against spreading false information and creating messages they could not adequately explain. He also advised them to maintain a healthy balance in their screen time.

The youth also received career and personal development guidance from Madam Aba Dorothy, who spoke on the topic “After School, What Next?”

She identified paid employment and entrepreneurship as two major pathways young people could pursue after school, noting that both could be achieved through further education and skills development.

Madam Dorothy encouraged the youth to set SMART goals—Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Time-bound—and cultivate attributes such as diligence, resilience, teachability and a willingness to serve.

She further urged them to invest in personal development, read widely, upgrade their skills and respect everyone irrespective of their social or economic status.

The picnic concluded with various fun activities, including “Apple Bites and Toss and Eat,” followed by a powerful Holy Ghost prayer session led by the District Pastor, Pastor Frank Larbi.

The programme was attended by Pastor Frank Larbi and his wife, Mrs Abigail Larbi; Pastor Jonathan Oman and his wife; Deaconess Abigail Appiah, Area Assistant Women’s Ministry Leader; Elder Nathaniel Kwame Fio; Elder Joseph Owusu Tieku, District Youth Leader; Deaconess Gloria Adupong; Elder Joshua Impraim; Elder Timothy; Deacon Stephen; and other youth executives.

The event served as both a recreational and spiritual platform to prepare the youth to actively participate in the National Youth Week Celebration and to challenge them to make Christ known in their schools, online spaces and communities.

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Only Jesus Can Save – Apostle Appiah Declares At Kaneshie For Christ Crusade web

Only Jesus Can Save – Apostle Appiah Declares At Kaneshie For Christ Crusade

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The Evangelism Director of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Emmanuel Kwesi Appiah, has declared that true salvation cannot be found in religious systems, human efforts or spiritual substitutes, but in Jesus Christ alone.

Preaching on the theme, “Only Jesus Can Save,” on the second day of the Kaneshie for Christ Crusade, Apostle Appiah lamented the growing tendency of people to seek security, deliverance and fulfilment from various sources while overlooking the One whom God has provided as the Saviour of the world.

According to him, many people spend their lives moving from one place to another in search of answers, joining groups, consulting spiritual powers and pursuing different paths in the hope of finding peace and salvation. Yet, he stressed, the answer they seek is found only in Jesus Christ.

“Many are running from place to place in search of salvation. Some have joined all kinds of groups in an attempt to find security, while others are worshipping different deities to obtain salvation. But salvation is found in only one person, and that person is Jesus Christ,” he declared.

Drawing from John 3:16, Apostle Appiah explained that God’s greatest expression of love for humanity was the gift of His Son, Jesus Christ, so that everyone who believes in Him might have eternal life. He further referenced John 3:36, emphasising that faith in Christ brings life, while rejecting Him leaves one separated from God.

Speaking with conviction, the Evangelism Director underscored that Jesus Christ is the only One appointed by God to save humanity. There is no alternative pathway to salvation, he noted, because God has exalted the name of Jesus above every other name.

“There is no other name given to men that can save them. That name is Jesus,” he affirmed.

To illustrate the transforming power of Christ, Apostle Appiah recounted the story of the lame man at the Beautiful Gate in Acts 3. The man had stretched out his hand expecting financial assistance from Peter and John, but what he received was far greater. In the name of Jesus Christ, he found healing, restoration and a new beginning.

The Evangelism Director described how Peter told the man that he had neither silver nor gold, but would give him what he possessed. Commanding him in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth to rise and walk, Peter and John witnessed a miracle that left the man walking, leaping and praising God in the temple courts.

Apostle Appiah also stated that Jesus is the “cornerstone” spoken of in Scripture, the Stone once rejected but now exalted. He urged believers never to shift Christ from the centre of their faith, lives and witness.

Outlining why Jesus remains humanity’s only hope of salvation, he noted that Christ is the sole mediator between God and mankind, the One who died for the sins of the world, rose triumphantly from the grave and lives forevermore. He added that Jesus demonstrated authority over nature and ultimately gave His life as a ransom for humanity’s redemption.

In a heartfelt call to commitment, he invited all present to embrace Jesus Christ, describing Him as the Saviour who died, rose again and remains alive today.

“Keep your eyes on Jesus. He is the One who can lift you up. He died, He rose again, and He is still living. Therefore, accept Jesus. He alone can save,” he concluded.

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Raise Them As Priests First — Children’s Ministry Director Charges Parents

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The Director of the Children’s Ministry of The Church of Pentecost, Pastor Samuel Avornyo, has charged parents to prioritise raising their children as priests of God before pursuing professional ambitions for them.

He made the call when the Children’s Week train moved to the Bogoso Area of the Church on Thursday, September 10, 2026, bringing together children and adults from the four Intra-Town Districts. The service recorded an attendance of about 514 participants.

Speaking on the theme, “Raising and Unleashing the Next Generation in Priestly Garments,” Pastor Avornyo said priesthood was central to God’s purpose for His people, as He calls them to belong to Him, serve Him and declare His oracles to the world.

Drawing from Exodus 28, he explained that just as God called Aaron and his sons to serve as priests, believers, including children, are called to serve God and represent Him in their generation.

Pastor Avornyo cautioned that the Church’s “Possessing the Nations” agenda could become a mirage if children were not deliberately trained, equipped and prepared to take their place in God’s agenda. He therefore urged parents to give their children a strong identity in Christ and train them to live righteous lives as they navigate a world filled with diverse forms of evil.

He emphasised that children who are raised in the ways of the Lord would be better equipped to withstand worldly pressures and remain faithful to God, regardless of the professions they eventually pursue.

At the service, Pastor Avornyo also launched the Operation Hi 5 Agenda, a Children’s Week initiative aimed at winning 90,000 children for Christ. The campaign seeks to mobilise at least five children from every local assembly during the one-week Children’s Week observance.

The initiative forms part of the Children’s Ministry’s broader effort to reach, disciple and unleash the next generation for kingdom impact.

Present at the service were the Bogoso Area Head, Apostle Frimpong Manso; the Area Children’s Ministry Leader, Pastor Samuel Adwomfo; other ministers and their wives, Children’s Workers, children and members of the Church.

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Tema Greenwich Meridian TOSM Holds Health Outreach at Community 2 Mosque web

Tema Greenwich Meridian TOSM Holds Health Outreach at Community 2 Mosque

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The Other Sheep Ministry of the Tema Greenwich Meridian District of The Church of Pentecost has organised a health outreach and wellness education programme at the Tema Community 2 Mosque as part of efforts to promote healthy living and strengthen community relations.

The event took place during the Thursday Zuhr prayers and brought together members of the Muslim community, including the Imam. The outreach was led by the District Minister, Pastor Dr Suleman De-Graft Issaka, and supported by Elder Prince Owusu Opoku, outgoing District TOSM Coordinator; Elder Michael Sasu, incoming District Coordinator; and Deacon Joseph Songpoo, Coordinator in the English Assembly.

A key highlight of the programme was an informative presentation by Elder Dr Eric Ottoo Tetteh, a Consultant Gynaecologist at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, who spoke on healthy lifestyle practices and preventive healthcare. He encouraged participants to adopt healthier habits and prioritise regular health checks as a means of preventing disease and improving overall wellbeing.

The session was highly interactive, with participants raising questions on a range of health issues, including the impact of industrial pollution on public health. Dr Tetteh provided practical medical guidance and wellness tips to help attendees make informed decisions about their health.

Members of the Muslim community expressed appreciation for the initiative and commended the Church for bringing health education directly to the mosque. Many participants also appealed for similar programmes to be organised in the future to benefit a wider audience.

The outreach forms part of the Other Sheep Ministry’s broader commitment to fostering meaningful relationships with people of other faiths while demonstrating Christ’s love through community-centred engagement and social interventions.

Report by Tema Greenwich Meridian District Media

Assin Fosu Area Takes Medical Care & Gospel to Ghetto Community web

Assin Fosu Area Takes Medical Care & Gospel to Ghetto Community

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The Assin Fosu Area of The Church of Pentecost, in collaboration with the Pumpside District, has reached residents of a ghetto community with medical care, health education and the gospel of Jesus Christ.

The outreach, organised as part of the Area’s Home and Urban Missions (HUM) activities, was aimed at reaching people who are often overlooked and demonstrating the love of Christ through practical service.

The programme was led by the Assin Fosu Area Head, Apostle Eric Asare, and his wife, Dr Mrs Agnes Asare, together with the Area HUM Coordinator, Pastor Wilson Boakye-Yiadom, and supported by ministers and their wives from the Area.

As part of the initiative, residents received medical screening, basic healthcare services and health education. Medical professionals attended to beneficiaries, offered health guidance and provided counselling where necessary.

Beyond the medical intervention, the outreach provided an opportunity for the ministers and their wives to engage residents personally, pray with them and share the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Through personal evangelism, prayer and counselling, 29 people surrendered their lives to Christ, giving the outreach a significant spiritual impact.

The beneficiaries were encouraged to put their trust in Jesus Christ and were reminded that God’s love reaches people regardless of their circumstances.

The outreach demonstrated the Church’s conviction that the gospel must not only be proclaimed through words but also expressed through compassion, service and practical acts of love.

The initiative further underscored the importance of taking the Church beyond the walls of the auditorium to meet people where they are, particularly those in underserved communities.

The outreach aligns with the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19–20 and Christ’s command in Mark 16:15 to take the gospel to all people.

Home and Urban Missions (HUM) is a ministry of The Church of Pentecost committed to reaching unreached and underserved people groups, including commercial sex workers, drug addicts, street children, African migrants and Northerners living in southern Ghana.

The Assin Fosu Area outreach therefore represents another practical expression of the Church’s commitment to reaching the unreached, serving humanity, proclaiming Christ and bringing hope to communities.

Report by HUM Media Department

Abeka Area Wins 1,037 Souls at Maiden Abeka for Christ Crusade web

Abeka Area Wins 1,037 Souls at Maiden Abeka for Christ Crusade

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The Abeka Area of The Church of Pentecost has recorded a remarkable evangelistic harvest, with 1,037 people surrendering their lives to Christ at the maiden edition of the Area’s “Abeka for Christ” Crusade.

The five-day crusade, held from August 25 to 29, 2026, at the Cosmos School Park near the Lapaz New Market, was organised under the leadership of the Abeka Area Head, Apostle Anthony Mensah.

Of the 1,037 souls won, 904 were adults and 133 were children. The crusade also recorded 210 baptisms in the Holy Spirit, 344 water baptisms by immersion, 59 reported miracles and healings, and the opening of two new Ghetto Cells.

Beyond the numbers, the crusade brought spiritual renewal, joy and a sense of revival among members of the Area, while extending the Church’s presence and ministry into the surrounding community.

The open-air crusade was preceded by an intensive evangelistic campaign led by the Gospel Heralds. The campaign, which began in the first week of August, involved house-to-house and personal evangelism aimed at reaching residents with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

In addition, morning prayer sessions were held at the Abeka Central Church from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. from August 26 to 28, providing spiritual preparation for the crusade.

As part of the final day’s activities on Saturday, August 29, a health outreach was organised at the Lapaz New Market to complement the evangelistic efforts.

The initiative provided medical support to church members and residents, particularly market women, who benefited from laboratory investigations, medical consultations and the dispensing of medication. In all, 373 people received medical attention.

Free National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) services were also provided, including registration, renewal and card replacement for beneficiaries who required them.

The crusade featured ministrations from several ministers of The Church of Pentecost, including Apostle Anthony Mensah, Abeka Area Head; Apostle Daniel Dekpor, Kaneshie Area Head; Apostle Emmanuel Appiah, Evangelism Director; Apostle Samuel Nana Yaw Agyei, Sakumono Area Head; Apostle Awuah Fodjour, Essem Debiso Area Head; Apostle Kingsley Addai; Apostle Emmanuel Gyesi-Addo (Rtd.); and Pastor Prince Duvorn.

The programme was further enriched by song ministrations from Ruth Adjei, Elder Emmanuel Arthur, Jacob Narh, Afrifa Brothers and Deaconess Dorcas Baidoo.

The maiden Abeka for Christ Crusade stands as a significant expression of the Area’s commitment to fulfilling the Great Commission by reaching people with the gospel, nurturing new believers and demonstrating Christ’s love through practical community service.

Report by Abeka Area Media Ministry

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Pentecost University VC Urges Research-Driven Mission To Reach Africa’s Unreached

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The Vice-Chancellor of Pentecost University, Apostle Professor Kwabena Agyapong-Kodua, has called on scholars, researchers, missionaries and church leaders to bridge the gap between academic research and practical mission engagement in reaching Africa’s unreached people groups.

He made the call at the 2nd International Conference of the Pentecost Centre for the Study of Unreached People Groups (PCUPGS), Africa, being held at the Gomoa Fetteh campus of Pentecost University from September 8 to 10, 2026.

The conference, hosted by the Pentecost School of Theology and Mission (PSTM), is being held under the theme, “Reaching Africa’s Unreached: Research, Praxis, and Missional Transformation.”

Apostle Prof. Agyapong-Kodua emphasised that while evangelism remains central to the mandate of the Church, effective engagement with unreached populations requires a deeper understanding of their cultures, languages, belief systems, histories and socio-economic realities.

He therefore urged mission practitioners to move beyond assumptions and develop strategies grounded in credible research and a proper understanding of the communities they seek to serve.

According to him, the conviction that mission must be informed by research led to the establishment of PCUPGS, Africa, by Pentecost University in partnership with the Home and Urban Missions (HUM) of The Church of Pentecost.

The Centre serves as a bridge between academia, the Church and the mission field, generating knowledge to support informed missional engagement across Africa.

“Research matters to mission,” the Vice-Chancellor stressed, noting that the Centre has already facilitated studies into mission approaches, discipleship, pastoral care, socio-cultural realities and community development among unreached groups.

He explained that some of these research efforts had progressed from field investigations to academic publications, contributing to a growing body of African scholarship on unreached people groups.

Apostle Prof. Agyapong-Kodua described the conference as more than a platform for presenting academic papers, saying it provides an opportunity for ideas to be tested, methodologies strengthened, findings interrogated and new research collaborations established.

He encouraged participants to pursue scholarship that does not remain within academic circles but translates into practical interventions capable of influencing mission practice and bringing transformation to unreached communities.

The Vice-Chancellor said the conference was also designed to strengthen research and publication capacity, promote interdisciplinary inquiry, facilitate collaboration between researchers and practitioners, and advance contextually relevant African scholarship that serves both the Church and society.

He urged participants to keep the three key elements of the conference theme—research, praxis and transformation—at the centre of their engagements.

Research, he explained, must deepen understanding; praxis must translate knowledge into informed action; while missional transformation must remain the ultimate goal.

Apostle Prof. Agyapong-Kodua expressed optimism that the conference would generate new knowledge, strengthen partnerships, shape mission practice and inspire scholarship that contributes meaningfully to reaching Africa’s unreached peoples while advancing The Church of Pentecost’s “Possessing the Nations” agenda.

The three-day international gathering has brought together academics, postgraduate students, researchers, ministry practitioners, mission leaders and professionals from various countries, participating both physically and online, to explore innovative and research-informed approaches to engaging Africa’s remaining unreached communities.

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87 Souls Won, 42 Baptised During MPWDs Outreach In Sokodé

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The Ministry to Persons with Disabilities (MPWDs) of The Church of Pentecost, in collaboration with Joni & Friends International, has recorded a significant evangelistic breakthrough in Sokodé, Togo, with 87 souls won for Christ and 42 people baptised in water.

The achievement was recorded during an assistive-device distribution and evangelism exercise organised by the two organisations to provide practical support to Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) while sharing the Gospel and demonstrating the love of Christ to them.

The outreach, which commenced earlier in the week, brought together PWDs who received assistive devices and had the opportunity to hear the Gospel.

Through the evangelistic activities, 87 people responded positively to the message of Christ and accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour. Forty-two (42) of the new converts subsequently received water baptism.

The exercise ended on Thursday, September 10, 2026, after several days of distributing assistive devices and engaging beneficiaries with the Gospel.

Speaking to Pent News during the exercise, Apostle Koudjessou Komi, Sokodé Central Area Head, described the outcome as a remarkable breakthrough, particularly considering the religious context of the area.

According to him, Sokodé is predominantly Muslim, making Christian evangelism in the area a challenging task. He, therefore, attributed the number of souls won to the grace of God and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to reach the people with the Gospel.

The outreach combined the provision of assistive devices with evangelism, reflecting the MPWDs’ commitment to addressing both the practical and spiritual needs of persons with disabilities.

The partnership with Joni & Friends International has enabled the Church to extend practical support to PWDs while creating opportunities to introduce beneficiaries to the Christian faith.

The assistive devices provided during the exercise included mobility aids intended to enhance the independence and participation of persons with disabilities in their families and communities.

The Sokodé outreach forms part of the broader ministry of the MPWDs, which seeks to reach persons with disabilities with the Gospel while promoting their dignity, inclusion and holistic development.

Following the conclusion of the Sokodé exercise, the team is scheduled to move to Kpalimé for a Family Retreat. The week-long camping programme is designed for parents and guardians of persons with disabilities, providing them with an opportunity to rest, receive support and temporarily unburden themselves from the demands of caregiving.

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Hundreds Gather For 2nd International Conference Of PCUPGS

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Hundreds of scholars, researchers, postgraduate students, theological educators, church leaders, missionaries and development professionals from Ghana, across Africa and beyond have converged at Gomoa Fetteh for the 2nd International Conference of the Pentecost Centre for the Study of Unreached People Groups (PCUPGS), Africa.

The three-day conference, being held from September 8 to 10, 2026, at the Pentecost School of Theology and Mission (PSTM) campus of Pentecost University, is being held under the theme, “Reaching Africa’s Unreached: Research, Praxis, and Missional Transformation.”

Organised by PCUPGS and hosted by Pentecost University through the PSTM, with support from the Home and Urban Missions (HUM) of The Church of Pentecost, the hybrid conference is bringing together participants from universities, theological institutions, mission agencies, churches and research organisations.

The conference seeks to connect academic research with practical mission engagement and generate knowledge to support efforts to reach Africa’s unreached people groups.

Addressing participants, the Vice-Chancellor of Pentecost University, Apostle Professor Kwabena Agyapong-Kodua, said effective mission among unreached communities requires more than passion and mobilisation.

He emphasised the need for rigorous, Spirit-guided research to understand the identities, locations, cultures, languages, beliefs and socio-economic realities of unreached communities.

According to him, transformative mission occurs when research informs practice and practical mission experiences, in turn, enrich scholarship.

PCUPGS, Africa, was established by Pentecost University in collaboration with HUM to bridge the gap between academia, the Church and the mission field. The Centre focuses on research, training, publications, conferences and community engagement aimed at strengthening mission among Unreached People Groups (UPGs) and Unengaged Unreached People Groups (UUPGs).

The conference features keynote lectures, plenary discussions and technical paper presentations on issues including contextual evangelism, missionary training, theological education, digital discipleship, healthcare missions, Bible translation, peacebuilding, social cohesion and community development.

The keynote address is being delivered by Professor Peter White, Professor of Missiology and Pentecostal Theology at Stellenbosch University, on “The State of Africa’s Unreached Peoples: Opportunities, Challenges and Future Directions.”

Other speakers include Apostle Emmanuel Agyei Kwafo, Apostle Bright Nyamedor, Apostle Benjamin Ofei-Badu and Pastor Ray Mensah.

The Coordinator for PCUPGS, Africa, Rev. Dr Emmanuel Foster Asamoah, said the conference was designed to strengthen scholarly dialogue, improve research methodologies, encourage interdisciplinary collaboration and support publications capable of influencing policy, mission practice and community transformation.

The conference aligns with The Church of Pentecost’s “Possessing the Nations” vision and is expected to generate practical recommendations, new research partnerships and future directions for strengthening efforts to reach Africa’s unreached communities.

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