1. L'OMS en Afrique

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The meeting aimed to review the implementation status of the Global Laboratory Initiative (GLI) Africa Regional framework (2016-2020), operationalize the AFR SRL network, and discuss resource mobilization strategies for SRLs and National Centers of Excellence (NCEs). Participants included representatives from SRLs (Cotonou, Kampala, Alger, and Johannesburg), candidate SRLs (Maputo and Kigali), candidate NCEs (Ethiopia Public Health Institute and Zaria National TB Reference Laboratory), WHO AFRO, the Global

Towards an African synergy to better diagnose tuberculosis

The meeting aimed to review the implementation status of the Global…
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WHO High-Level Mission Presses for Urgent Action in Angola as Cholera Outbreak Expands

WHO High-Level Mission Presses for Urgent Action in Angola as Cholera Outbreak Expands

As Angola contends with a rapidly growing cholera outbreak that has…
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Omusati region learners showcase educational posters on Tuberculosis awareness

Namibia Unites to End Tuberculosis: A Call to Action on World TB Day 2025

On 28 March 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO), together with…
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Dr. Cuallau Jabbeh Howe, the Assistant Minister of Health, receiving the donation from WHO OIC, Dr Abdullahi Sule

Enhancing Liberia’s Laboratory Capacity for Detection and Control of Epidemic-Prone Diseases

On March 24, 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) delivered…
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Strengthening partnerships

Advancing public health today requires more than technical expertise…
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Midwife and nurse, Nyemimah Williams, during the EmONC hands-on training

Enhancing Liberia’s Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (EmONC) to prevent maternal and newborn deaths.

Liberia has made progress in reducing maternal mortality from 1072…
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WHO and Unitaid staff together with some officials from the National Department of Health during the Cervical cancer side event in Durban.

South Africa, WHO, and Unitaid urge G20 to accelerate global action on cervical cancer elimination

Durban, South Africa - On the margins of the G20 Health Working Group…
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Zimbabwe strengthens polio surveillance with new environmental laboratory

Zimbabwe strengthens polio surveillance with new environmental laboratory

Harare - Zimbabwe has bolstered its ability to detect and respond to…
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