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WHO South Africa EPR team's swift Response to imported cholera cases at the Musina/Beitbridge port of entry working collaboratively with the BMA

WHO South Africa's Swift Response to Imported Cholera Cases in Limpopo Province

On 16 January 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) in South…
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Angola reinforces cholera preparedness and response measures

Angola reinforces cholera preparedness and response measures

Luanda – With ongoing cholera outbreaks in neighbouring countries,…
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Ramping up response to curb Zimbabwe cholera outbreak

Ramping up response to curb Zimbabwe cholera outbreak

Harare – Forty-six-year-old Goodluck Moyo* from Chitungwiza, a town…
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Zambia races to curb fast-spreading cholera outbreak

Zambia races to curb fast-spreading cholera outbreak

Lusaka – As the cholera outbreak in Zambia continues to expand…
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Navigating the Waves of Cholera: A Tale of Recovery and Community Resilience

Navigating the Waves of Cholera: A Tale of Recovery and Community Resilience

“I was seated beside my friend when an unexpected wave of unease and…
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he Minister of Health and Child Care, the Honorable Dr Douglas Mombeshora, UNICEF Country Representative Dr Tajudeen Oyewale and WHO Representative to Zimbabwe Professor Jean-Marie Dangou.

WHO strengthens Cholera Treatment Access to Combat Cholera Outbreak in Zimbabwe

By Vivian Mugarisi Mutare, Zimbabwe – The World Health Organization…
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Minister Health and Child Care Minister Dr Douglas Mombeshora, WHO Regional Director for Africa Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Representative to Zimbabwe Professor Jean-Marie Dangou

WHO Boosts Cholera Response in Zimbabwe with 22 Metric Tonnes of Supplies

By Vivian Mugarisi Harare, Zimbabwe - In a pivotal move to fortify…
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WHO Zimbabwe, RCCEE Officer Mrs Priscilla Mangwiro.

Empowering Communities: Health Promoters in Chitungwiza Undertake Comprehensive Training to Combat Cholera

By Tatenda Chimbwanda Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe - Sheba Usanda, a…
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Close to 1.9 million receive the Cholera vaccine despite challenging environment in Amhara region

Close to 1.9 million receive the Cholera vaccine despite challenging environment in Amhara region

Bahir Dar – The Amhara region is the 2nd most populated region in…
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Training of 54 health information officers with the necessary skills to analyze data effectively

Strengthening Data Analysis for Effective Cholera Mitigation in Zimbabwe

By Vivian Mugarisi Masvingo, Zimbabwe - To bolster the fight…
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