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Sierra Leone launches mpox vaccination campaign to curb rising cases

Freetown, 19 March 2025 – With 115 confirmed Mpox cases in Sierra…

Officials of WHO, NDOH and partners during a field visit to the Winnie Mandela Healthcare Center in Tembisa, Johannesburg.

Leaving no one behind: WHO and South Africa advance health and migration agenda

In a landmark collaboration to promote health equity for mobile and…

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Angola Enhances Data Management to Combat Cholera Outbreak

In a significant move to tackle the cholera outbreak, over 20 data…

Ethiopia bolsters public health emergency response through workforce development with support from the Pandemic Fund

Ethiopia bolsters public health emergency response through workforce development with support from the Pandemic Fund

Ethiopia has taken a significant step in strengthening its public…

WHO, partners launch National Sanitation Week in Uganda

WHO, partners launch National Sanitation Week in Uganda

The World Health Organization (WHO) joined the Ministry of Health and…

Ethiopia Reports Strong Progress in Health Security Assessment (SPAR 2024)

Ethiopia Reports Strong Progress in Health Security Assessment (SPAR 2024)

Ethiopia has reaffirmed its commitment to global health security by…

Ministry of Health and WHO collaborate with Kampala capital city leadership to strengthen Ebola response The Ministry of Health (MOH), with support from the World Health Organization (WHO) convened a meeting with the top leadership of Kampala Capital City

Ministry of Health and WHO collaborate with Kampala capital city leadership to strengthen Ebola response

The Ministry of Health (MOH), with support from the World Health…

Ethiopia launches 7th edition of the essential medicines list to strengthen Universal Health Coverage

Ethiopia launches 7th edition of the essential medicines list to strengthen Universal Health Coverage

The Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority (EFDA) and the Ministry of…