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HSAs were trained to strengthen Case Area Targeted Interventions (CATIs) and establish Community Cholera Outbreak Response Teams (CORTs)

Strengthening Cholera Containment and Mpox Preparedness in Machinga District

The cholera containment and Mpox preparedness activities in Machinga…
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Dr Anna Jonas, Regional Director for the Erongo Health Directorate with the team for WHO and MOHSS delibrating on the RCEE plan on mpox

Namibia is developing a risk communication plan as part of its preparedness efforts for mpox

The escalating mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo…
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Uganda launches second National Action Plan for Health Security

Uganda launches second National Action Plan for Health Security

Kampala – The Government of Uganda, through the Office of the Prime…
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Nurse on surveillance

Strengthening Epidemic Preparedness and Response: Building Resilience After Ghana’s 2023 Floods

In 2023, Ghana faced a major disaster when the spillage of excess…
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WHO supports Democratic Republic of the Congo reinforce efforts to diagnose disease in remote area 

WHO supports Democratic Republic of the Congo reinforce efforts to diagnose disease in remote area

Kinshasa – World Health Organization (WHO) is deploying experts…
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Zimbabwe conducts a State Party Self-Assessment Annual Reporting workshop

Kadoma - From November 26-29, 2024, the Ministry of Health and Child…
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Reinforcing expertise in safe and dignified burials during outbreaks

Reinforcing expertise in safe and dignified burials during outbreaks

Dakar – In a milestone for regional public health, Dakar hosted its…
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Ethiopia to Host 2024 Global EOC Simulation Exercise, Strengthening Public Health Emergency Preparedness

Ethiopia to host 2024 global EOC simulation exercise, strengthening public health emergency preparedness

Press ReleaseAddis Ababa, Ethiopia, November 13-14, 2024 – The…
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The WHO team meeting Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda

High level advocacy visits of WHO Deputy Executive Director for Mpox response in Uganda

Kampala, Uganda– The World Health Organization Deputy Executive…
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Senegal becomes first African country to establish Emergency Medical Team following WHO standards

Senegal becomes first African country to establish emergency medical team following WHO standards

Dakar – Senegal has become the first country in Africa to…
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