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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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Chad: protecting children from HIV/AIDS

Chad: protecting children from HIV/AIDS

N'Djamena – Judith Haltebaye, a midwife with 15 years of experience, has spent the past seven years serving at the Abena-Atetip Health Centre in central N'

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Group Photo at the AVoHC SURGE training-closing ceremony

50 newly trained emergency responders join the Liberia AVoHC SURGE

Nimba, Liberia – Fifty Liberian professionals have successfully completed a one-month AVoHC-SURGE training program designed to strengthen the country's capacity to respond to pu

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HSAs were trained to strengthen Case Area Targeted Interventions (CATIs) and establish Community Cholera Outbreak Response Teams (CORTs)

Strengthening Cholera Containment and Mpox Preparedness in Machinga District

The cholera containment and Mpox preparedness activities in Machinga District marked a criti

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An mpox survivor’s tale of hope

An mpox survivor’s tale of hope

Twenty-year-old Anna Akola smiles, a beautiful wide smile that lights up her whole face. She speaks very softly, and if you are not attentive, you can miss her words.

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Marburg outbreak in Rwanda declared over

Marburg outbreak in Rwanda declared over

The outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease was declared over today by the Government of Rwanda with no new cases reported over the last 42 days after the last patient tested negative for the virus twice, as per the usual protocol for ending these types of outbreaks.
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