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A suspected Anthrax patient

Fighting Anthrax through mindset change on health seeking behaviour

In October and November 2023, Kyotera district, in southern Uganda,…
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WHO Steps Up Cross-Regional Efforts for Sudan’s Humanitarian Emergency

WHO Steps Up Cross-Regional Efforts for Sudan’s Humanitarian Emergency

Adre – As millions flee war and hunger in Sudan, senior leadership…
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Medical personnel at an Ebola ETU

Fighting Ebola in the line of duty

Mr. and Mrs. Kintu* are among the few medical personnel that…
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An Ebola survivor walks to the survivors' clinic in Kassanda

A survivor's life after Ebola

Shafiq, a motorbike rider for over ten years, almost lost his life to…
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Dat harmonization

Enhanced cholera surveillance data in Zimbabwe improves accountability and focused response

Kadoma – During an active cholera outbreak, compiling and reporting…
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Bridging Gaps in Health and Nutrition Services for IDPs and Crisis-Affected Communities in Amhara, Ethiopia

Bridging Gaps in Health and Nutrition Services for IDPs and Crisis-Affected Communities in Amhara, Ethiopia

Since November 2021, in Amhara region of Ethiopia has faced a severe…
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Congo reinforces health emergency preparedness and response

Congo reinforces health emergency preparedness and response

Brazzaville ‒ The Republic of the Congo today finalized a review of…
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Zimbabwe conducts a cholera intra action review

Bulawayo – The Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) in Zimbabwe…
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HeRAMS Afar Baseline Report 2023: Operational status of the health system

HeRAMS Afar Baseline Report 2023: Operational status of the health system

Overview The Health Resources and Services Availability Monitoring…
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Justin Ndangamira, Emergency Unit Manager and Francoise Uwamariya, GBV Officer at Kibuye Hospital

Frontline health heroes embrace zero tolerance to sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA)

Justin Ndangamira, Emergency Unit Manager and Francoise Uwamariya,…
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