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Experts agree on African regional plan for health and climate change

Experts agree on African regional plan for health and climate change

Dakar — More than 80 health and climate change experts, partners and civil society representatives today agreed on a five-year strate

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Kenya steps up surveillance, response measures to curb mpox

Kenya steps up surveillance, response measures to curb mpox

Nairobi – Kenyan health authorities have implemented a raft of preparedness and response measures to swiftly detect and halt the spread of mpox, which was confi

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WHO in Africa, IFRC bolster partnership for enhanced public health emergency response

WHO in Africa, IFRC bolster partnership for enhanced public health emergency response

Brazzaville/Kinshasa - World Health Organization (WHO) in the African Region and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent S

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Anália and a community leader during the demarcation of an Enumeration Area for the InCRÓNICAS Survey in Vilankulos.

Learn about Anália's Contribution to the Success of the Inhambane InCRÓNICA 2024 Data Collection

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Ethiopia Marks World Patient Safety Day 2024, Calls for Improved Diagnostic Safety

Ethiopia Marks World Patient Safety Day 2024, Calls for Improved Diagnostic Safety

Addis Ababa, September 18, 2024 – Ethiopia’s Ministry of Health, in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO) and key health sector stakeholders, mar

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Devastating West and Central Africa floods affect over 4 million people, raise health risks

Devastating West and Central Africa floods affect over 4 million people, raise health risks

Widespread flooding in West and Central Africa has affected more than 4 million people, caused extensive damage to homes, schools, health facilities and swaths of farmland, heightening the risk of water-borne diseases, food insecurity and malnutrition.
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WHO is enhancing mpox surveillance in South Sudan

With USAID’s support, WHO is enhancing mpox surveillance in South Sudan

Despite global efforts, mpox remains a significant public health concern, with ongoing cases and outbreaks posing a threat, especially to those with weakened immune systems.

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WHO delivers 33.5 metric tonnes of medical supplies to the Democratic Republic of the Congo

WHO delivers 33.5 metric tonnes of medical supplies to the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Kinshasa – In its largest air cargo shipment to the African region this year, World Health Organization (WHO) today

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