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Working with communities to curb mpox spread in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Working with communities to curb mpox spread in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Kinshasa – Sophie Lipanda, a disease prevention and control veteran…
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Washing of hands is essential

A Community’s Battle Against Cholera in Simiyu

In the Simiyu region of Tanzania, the resurgence of Cholera outbreaks…
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Severe flooding compounds health crisis in South Sudan, WHO mobilizes response

Severe flooding compounds health crisis in South Sudan

Juba ‒ South Sudan is witnessing some of its worst flooding in…
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Group photo at the launch of the AMR Global Action Plan in Anuja

Nigeria launches action plan to combat Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)

Abuja, 20 October, 2024 - In a bold step towards combating the…
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Field team members during the NTD mapping survey

Tackling Neglected Tropical Diseases: Mapping T. solium Taeniasis in Northern Namibia

During July and August this year, the Ministry of Health, and Social…
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Meeting on health diets

WHO strengthens countries capacities to combat diet related Noncommunicable Diseases in Africa

Kampala, Uganda – The World Health Organization’s Regional Office for…
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A group photo of representatives of non-state actors at capacity building and learning workshop on gender and health inequality monitoring in Kumasi,

WHO Supports Civil Society Organizations to Address Gender-Based Health Inequities through Monitoring of Inequalities

Achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) requires addressing gender…
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WHO with students

Integrating health into diplomacy to ensure the well-being of the population

On October 18, the World Health Organization (WHO) had the honor of…
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