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African island states take fresh step towards joint medicines procurement 

African island states take fresh step towards joint medicines procurement 

Victoria ‒ In a further move towards pooled procurement of essential medicines and medical products, Ministers of Health from small African islands states estab

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Government of Japan Commits Over 1.8 Million USD for Health, Nutrition, and Rehabilitation Activities in Northern Ethiopia

Government of Japan Commits Over 1.8 Million USD for Health, Nutrition, and Rehabilitation Activities in Northern Ethiopia

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Health Security

WHO supports development of Tanzania’s National Action Plan to champion health security.

Arusha: Tanzania conducted Joint external Evaluation (JEE) in 2023 with results showing that 73% of the

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BEC Hybrid training

Delivering Basic emergency care with confidence

Dar es Salaam: What started as a calm and regular shift for Dr Iddauha Mohammed, a young

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Maphakiso Maqeba, the head nurse at Samaria Clinic

Active TB case-finding in Lesotho: Health facilities stepping up to the challenge

Maseru – When mother-of-three Mamfe Motloheloa tested positive for tuberculosis (TB), the diagnosis not only save

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From right to left, meeting between Dr Andrew Bakainaga, WHO Lead - District Health Management Uganda, the Minister of Health, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero; Dr Yonas Tegegn Woldemariam - WHO Representative to Uganda; Dr. Santino Severoni, Director of the Department of Health, and Migration at the WHO headquarters.

Uganda’s Health System Addresses the Health Needs of Refugees, Migrants and Host Communities

Uganda has a well-established health system that integrates and responds to the needs of migrants, refugees, and host communities.

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Eliminating tuberculosis to protect citizens

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Polio

Sierra Leone Confirms New Cases of Polio Variant, Implements Comprehensive Response Plan

Sierra Leone has confirmed its first case of poliovirus variant type 3 in Kambia District, and a variant of poliovirus type 2 has been detected in sewage near Mabella Sawmill Bridge in the Western Area Urban District. This outbreak has prompted immediate response from local health authorities, in collaboration with WHO and other partners, to contain the virus and prevent further spread.
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