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inception meeting for phasing mercury out of Uganda's health care

Uganda’s Bold Move: Phasing Out Mercury in Healthcare for a Safer Future

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WHO Equips Journalists to Spotlight Critical Health Insights from 2023 Ghana's STEPS Report

In public health, data serves as a critical foundation for understanding challenges and making info

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NCDs Meeting in Kampala

Uganda Concludes Groundbreaking Program Managers Meeting to Strengthen HIV Response through Integration of NCD and Mental Health Services

Uganda has successfully hosted a pivotal five-day meeting aimed at transforming healthcare delivery by integrating HIV, non-communicable diseases (NCDs), and mental health servi

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Africa Regional Certification Commission for Polio Eradication urges heightened efforts in 2025 to restore immunity and make polio history.

Africa Regional Certification Commission for Polio Eradication urges heightened efforts in 2025 to restore immunity and make polio history.

Dar es Salaam - The Africa Regional Certification Commission for the Certificat

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The Democratic Republic of the Congo introduces R21 malaria vaccine

The Democratic Republic of the Congo introduces R21 malaria vaccine

The health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo today introduced the R21 malaria vaccine into the national immunization programme, adding a crucial tool to complement existing malaria control measures to protect and save the lives of young children.
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African health ministers, delegates adopt declaration on climate change and health

African health ministers, delegates adopt declaration on climate change and health

Health ministers and delegates from 20 African countries today adopted a landmark declaration to enhance climate resilience within health systems and address the profound health impacts of climate change on the continent.
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South Sudan intensifies efforts to curb cholera outbreak

South Sudan intensifies efforts to curb cholera outbreak

Juba – Health authorities in South Sudan have declared a cholera outbreak in Renk, a county located on the northern border of Sudan and the main point of entry

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Health Minister Honorable Yolanda Awel Deng declared a cholera outbreak today in Renk, Upper Nile State

South Sudan declares cholera outbreak in Renk, Upper Nile State

Juba, 28 October 2024—The Ministry of Health has declared a cholera outbreak today in Renk, Upper Nile State.

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