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A Red Cross Volunteer demonstrates to WHO officials and other partners, how screening is done at the points of entry

WHO and Uganda Red Cross society sign agreement to strengthen Ebola screening at Points of Entry between Uganda and DRC

Kampala, 20 February 2019:- The World Health Organization (WHO) and…
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Ministry of Health burial team assists to send the deceased off in a safe a dignified burial

WHO Obtains Laboratory results for Dead Man from DRC to assure Anxious people in Uganda

The World Health Organization (WHO) yesterday provided scientific…
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Foot-baths in Chlorine solution are installed at all Points of Entry to prevent importation of Ebola into Uganda

Uganda Health Workers Respond Swiftly to a Suspected Ebola Death

Kampala, 12th February 2019: - Ugandan health workers have yet again…
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CTCA, Makerere University, Ministry of Health and WHO officials launch the 'Tobacco Spotter' mobile application

The WHO and Center for Tobacco Control in Africa launch Pilot Project to measure Compliance with Tobacco Control Legislation

Kampala, 7th February 2019: - The World Health Organization (WHO) in…
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Temperature screening at Mpondwe border point.

Uganda’s Disease Surveillance System Proves to be Effective in Detecting and Follow up Ebola Contacts Suspected Cases

Kampala, 31st January 2019: - Uganda’s disease surveillance system…
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Prime Minister of Uganda Dr Ruhakana Ruganda signs on a dummy copy of the HSIRRP to launch the plan as government officials and partners look on

Uganda Launches Health Sector Integrated Refugee Response Plan 2019-2024

Kampala, 26th January 2019: - The Government of Uganda launched the…
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Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Ruganda (left) and WHO DG Dr Tedros Adhanon Ghebreyesus address the media during the presser

WHO Director-General applauds Uganda’s Ebola preparedness response

The Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO DG), Dr…
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Minister of Health Dr Jane Ruth Aceng addresses the partners

Ministry of Health urges partners to support government to build sustainable systems to respond disease outbreaks in Uganda

Kampala 24th December 2018: - The Minister of Health, Dr Jane Ruth…
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Minister of Health- Dr Jane Ruth Aceng addressing the journalists

Ministry of Health and WHO Commend Journalists on the Critical Role they play during Public Health Emergencies

Kampala 20th December 2018: - Uganda’s Minister of Health, Dr Jane…
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WHO and country participants at the meeting in Kampala

WHO supports four countries to design plans to strengthen family planning services

There is an urgent need to improve family planning services in Africa…
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