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Participants of the Workshop on Filovirus in Uganda

Africa Builds Research Readiness for Future Filovirus Outbreaks

Over two hundred Scientists and Research and Development (R&D)…
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A journey of resilience in Ethiopia’s Health Landscape

A journey of resilience in Ethiopia’s health landscape

In the remote reaches of Simada district, North-West Ethiopia, amidst…
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Child receiving polio vaccine

Zimbabwe launches Nationwide Polio Vaccination Campaign

Harare – The Ministry of Health and Child Care (MOHCC), in…
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Fostering community readiness to respond to public health emergencies in Ghana

Fostering community readiness to respond to public health emergencies in Ghana

Accra, Ghana - The COVID-19 pandemic underscored the importance of…
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Ethiopia Launches Pandemic Fund Mega Project Against Potential Pandemics

Ethiopia launches the Pandemic Fund mega project against potential pandemics

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.  In a remarkable move towards…
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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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Establishment of the Public Health Emergency Operations Centre in Mauritius Ministry of Health and Wellness – a key milestone for greater health security in Mauritius

Public health emergencies arising from multi hazards and …
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Mauritius upscales Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response

Mauritius upscales Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response

The Covid-19 pandemic has left major impact globally. Mauritius has…
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