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WHO Joint Operational Review (JOR): Humanitarian Response in Northern Ethiopia and Drought emergencies

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently conducted a Joint…
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Cyclone Freddy deepens health risks in worst-hit countries

Cyclone Freddy deepens health risks in worst-hit countries

Brazzaville ‒ The devastation by Tropical Cyclone Freddy is…
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As hundreds of thousands flee Somalia to Ethiopia, UN and partners call for urgent funding

As hundreds of thousands flee Somalia to Ethiopia, UN and partners call for urgent funding

Joint Press Release  22 March 2023 – As needs grow and refugees…
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World Health Organization in Ethiopia steps up health response to Somali refugees

World Health Organization in Ethiopia steps up health response to Somali refugees

16 March 2023, Addis Ababa ‒ Since the beginning of February 2023,…
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Participants at the After Action Review meeting

End of Ebola Outbreak in Uganda: WHO, Ministry of Health Conduct After Action Review

On 11 January 2023, Uganda declared the end of Sudan Ebola virus…
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WHO Representative (left) making the symbolic handing over of the consignment to the Minister of Health and Sanitation

WHO Provides medical supplies to Bo Government Regional Hospital following mass casualty incident

Bo, 13 February 2023 – The World Health Organization Country…
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WHO supports new regions with vehicles and office equipment

WHO supports new regions with vehicles and office equipment

Accra, Ghana - The World Health Organization (WHO) with support…
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Post-Ebola Recovery Plan Review Meeting

Ministry of Health, Partners Endorse Uganda National Post-Ebola Recovery Plan

Kampala. Partners in the Sudan Ebola virus disease (SVD)…
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Ms Nancy Okwengu from AIRA one of the main facilitators at the Namibia Infodemic Management Training

Developing the capacity of government to respond better to misinformation during public health emergencies

The Ministry of Health and Social Services with support from WHO,…
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Sierra Leone vaccinates 70% of its population against COVID-19, meets global target

Sierra Leone vaccinates 70% of its population against COVID-19, meets global target

Freetown 21 December 2022 – Sierra Leone has achieved the global…
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