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WHO supports Democratic Republic of the Congo reinforce efforts to diagnose disease in remote area 

WHO supports Democratic Republic of the Congo reinforce efforts to diagnose disease in remote area

Kinshasa – World Health Organization (WHO) is deploying experts…
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Zimbabwe conducts a State Party Self-Assessment Annual Reporting workshop

Kadoma - From November 26-29, 2024, the Ministry of Health and Child…
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Reinforcing expertise in safe and dignified burials during outbreaks

Reinforcing expertise in safe and dignified burials during outbreaks

Dakar – In a milestone for regional public health, Dakar hosted its…
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Ethiopia to Host 2024 Global EOC Simulation Exercise, Strengthening Public Health Emergency Preparedness

Ethiopia to Host 2024 Global EOC Simulation Exercise, Strengthening Public Health Emergency Preparedness

Press ReleaseAddis Ababa, Ethiopia, November 13-14, 2024 – The…
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The WHO team meeting Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda

High level advocacy visits of WHO Deputy Executive Director for Mpox response in Uganda

Kampala, Uganda– The World Health Organization Deputy Executive…
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Senegal becomes first African country to establish Emergency Medical Team following WHO standards

Senegal becomes first African country to establish emergency medical team following WHO standards

Dakar – Senegal has become the first country in Africa to…
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Zimbabwe Reports First Cases of Mpox

Harare – The World Health Organization (WHO) is closely monitoring…
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Addisalem Hospital cholera treatment center visit

Through the storm: Dr. Addisalem's story

In Bahirdar, a town on the edge of the stunning Lake Tana, Dr…
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Devastating West and Central Africa floods affect over 4 million people, raise health risks

Devastating West and Central Africa floods affect over 4 million people, raise health risks

Brazzaville – Widespread flooding in West and Central Africa has…
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WHO Supports Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response Training in Zimbabwe

Mutare - Every year, countries in the African Region report over 100…
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