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UN Welcomes Japan’s US$10.5 Million Contribution to Humanitarian and Development Efforts in Ethiopia

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAddis Ababa, 12 January 2026 – The United…
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Emergency Medical Teams (EMT) Awareness Orientation Session Tanzania

Tanzania Strengthens Emergency Preparedness: Advancing the Establishment of National Emergency Medical Teams (EMTs)

Dodoma—Tanzania has taken a major step toward strengthening its…
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Pandemic Fund Subregional Forum in Gaborone, 9-10 December 2025

Southern Africa tackles climate-driven disease threats through Pandemic Fund grant

Gaborone, Botswana - Eight Southern African countries – Botswana…
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Southern Africa tackles climate-driven disease threats through pandemic fund grant

Gaborone, Botswana - Eight Southern African countries – Botswana,…
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Southern Africa tackles climate-driven disease threats through pandemic fund grant

Southern Africa tackles climate-driven disease threats through pandemic fund grant

Gaborone, Botswana - Eight Southern African countries –…
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Democratic Republic of the Congo declares end of 16th Ebola outbreak

Democratic Republic of the Congo declares end of 16th Ebola outbreak

Kinshasa—The Democratic Republic of the Congo today…
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Global One Health Day Celebration in Somali Region Ethiopia

Global One Health Day Celebration in Somali Region Ethiopia

The 2025 Global One Health Day was celebrated in Jigjiga, Somali…
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WHO Africa endorses roadmap for safeguarding communities in health emergency operations

WHO Africa endorses roadmap for safeguarding communities in health emergency operations

Pretoria—The World Health Organization (WHO) in the African region,…
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Namibia Conducts Second Joint External Evaluation to Strengthen Health Security

The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS), with support from…
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Garissa Health Workers Trained on WHO Global Competency Standards to Strengthen Care for Refugees and Migrants

Twenty-five frontline health workers from Garissa County have…
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