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The programme prepares technical specialists to move beyond their field of expertise

Training WHO specialists to captain a health emergency response

To better protect 1 billion people during an emergency situation…
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Fast roll-out of cholera vaccines for people in need in Mozambique

10 April 2019, Maputo - The Ministry of Health in Mozambique has…
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Dr Matshidiso Moeti (2nd from left) in Mozambique

WHO scales up health response to Cyclone Idai in Mozambique

Regional Director for the WHO African Region visits disaster zone…
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WHO sending urgent health assistance after Cyclone Idai displaces thousands of people in Southern Africa

WHO sending urgent health assistance after Cyclone Idai displaces thousands of people in Southern Africa

Brazzaville, 20 March 2019 – The World Health Organization (WHO) is…
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Governor of the Khomas Region, Mrs. Laura Mcleod-Katjirua; Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Kalumbi Shangula; WHO Representative, Dr. Charles Sagoe-Moses

New Minister of Health Recommits government to end Hepatitis E Outbreak

The Ministry of Health and Social Services has recommitted itself to…
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Graduation of health workers in field epidemiology

Graduation of Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program

Twenty four  (24) health care workers graduated from a 3 month…
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Climate change increases risk of outbreaks in Africa

Climate change increases risk of outbreaks in Africa

Gabriel Mabikina has lived most of his 80 years of life in the…
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Title Getting ready for health emergencies in Africa

Getting ready for health emergencies in Africa

Earlier this year Nigeria experienced its largest Lassa fever…
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WHO is scaling up response to a fast-moving cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe’s capital

WHO is scaling up response to a fast-moving cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe’s capital

Harare/Brazzaville 13 September 2018 - The World Health Organization…
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Ministry of Health, WHO and partners conduct first mission to evaluate Ebola outbreak in Mangina, in North Kivu

Ministry of Health, WHO and partners conduct first mission to evaluate Ebola outbreak in Mangina, in North Kivu.

Beni, 03 August 2018 - The Ministy of Health (MOH) conducted a  joint…
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