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Tanzania confirms outbreak of Marburg virus disease

Tanzania confirms outbreak of Marburg virus disease

Dodoma – Tanzania today confirmed an outbreak of Marburg virus disease in the northwestern Kagera region

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WHO Representative Leads Field Visit to Cholera Treatment Centres in Luanda Hotspots

WHO Representative Visits Cholera Hotspot in Luanda with Minister of Health

Luanda, Angola – Dr Zabulon Yoti, the World Health Organization (WHO) Representative in Angola, accompanied by a team of WHO staff, joined the Minister of Health today for a fie

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Ethiopia intensifies technical capacity for the deployment of the electronic-surveillance (eSURV) Companion App

Ethiopia intensifies technical capacity for the deployment of the electronic-surveillance (eSURV) Companion App

The Ethiopian Public Health Institute with support from World Health Organization (WHO) conducted a national training of trainers on the electronic surveillance (eSURV) Companio

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The human papillomavirus (HPV) single-dose schedule elevated the total number of vaccinated girls in Ethiopia to over 13 million

The human papillomavirus (HPV) single-dose schedule elevated the total number of vaccinated girls in Ethiopia to over 13 million

The Ministry of Health of Ethiopia in its effort to prevent cervical cancer and ensure a healthier population conducted the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign natio

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Dr. Innocent Nuwagira, WHO Lesotho Representative presents his credentials

New World Health Organization (WHO) Representative to Lesotho presents credentials

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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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Cholera Outbreak in Angola: Strengthening Response Capacity and Promoting Community Resilience

Cholera Outbreak in Angola: Strengthening Response Capacity and Promoting Community Resilience

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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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