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WHO support for Tanzania’s response to suspected Marburg virus disease outbreak

WHO support for Tanzania’s response to suspected Marburg virus disease outbreak

Brazzaville – Following reports of suspected cases of viral haemorrhagic fever in Tanzania, World Health Organization (WHO) has enhanced its readiness to support the government as it takes measures to investigate and respond swiftly to the situation.
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A resident seeing a mental health professional

Addressing Mental Health Challenges for Akosombo Dam Flood Victims

In October 2023, the spillage of the Akosombo Dam caused catastrophic flooding in some districts of

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WHO Participates in High-Level Meeting on Cholera Outbreak in Angola

WHO Participates in High-Level Meeting on Cholera Outbreak in Angola

Luanda - On 11 January 2025, WHO took part in a high-level meeting convened by the Minister of Health at the General Hospital of Cacuaco to address Angola’s cholera.

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Honorable Minister of Health, Republic of South Sudan, Yolanda Awel Deng, administering oral cholera vaccine at Primary Health Care center in Rubkona

Cholera vaccination campaign commences in Rubkona as part of efforts to address and control the ongoing outbreak.

A campaign aimed at vaccinating over 300 000 people against cholera has commenced in the hotspot county of Rubkona, Unity State in a vital step to curb the ongoing outbreak, bri

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Celebrating Excellence: Shamila Ajodha Receives the WHO Director General’s Excellence Award 2024

Dedication, commitment, diligence, and an unwavering sense of duty – this is how the team at the World Health Organization country office Mauritius described Shamila Ajodha, for

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A MARPI training

Leveraging collaboration to combat mpox among Uganda’s most vulnerable communities

Kampala. As Uganda faces an ongoing mpox outbreak, the response is prioritizing innovation and inclusivity, particularly given the disease's disproportionate im

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A second chance for mothers and children in Busoga

A second chance for mothers and children in Busoga

In the Busoga region of eastern Uganda, the fight for survival has long been a daunting challenge for mothers and their children.

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An Isolation unit

Uganda conquers Ebola in 69 days

Kampala.

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