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Zimbabwe launches Health Workforce Strategy, signs Health Workforce Compact

Harare – Following cabinet’s approval, the Government of…
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Dr Jane Ruth Aceng, The Uganda Minister of Health, launching the report on Refugees migrants and host communities in Uganda.

New joint health system review highlights opportunities for strengthening health care services for refugees and migrant communities in Uganda.

Uganda is the largest refugee-hosting country in Africa and the fifth…
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Zimbabwe develops national one health strategic plan

Harare – In a significant step towards strengthening public health…
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Uganda’s Ministry of Health, WHO and KOICA to Refurbish 28 Health Facilities in Busoga Sub-Region

Uganda’s Ministry of Health, WHO and KOICA to Refurbish 28 Health Facilities in Busoga Sub-Region

Busoga, Uganda, 13 August 2024 – The Ministry of Health (MoH) and the…
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Strengthening the health workforce

Kenya: Strengthening the health workforce

Nairobi – Five years ago, Esther Omagwa was one of only two nurses at…
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Tracking Health Expenditure in Liberia – Liberia validates its National Health Accounts (NHA) 2019/2020

Tracking Health Expenditure in Liberia – Liberia validates its National Health Accounts (NHA) 2019/2020

Monitoring and tracking of health system expenditure is an essential…
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WHO Rep to Zimbabwe Dr Tiruneh with Dr Midzi and Ms Marowa

Twenty years of Saving Lives - Zimbabwe Celebrates World Blood Donor Day with a Call to Action

Kwekwe - Every year on 14 June, Zimbabwe joins the global community…
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His Excellency President of the Republic of South Africa signing the NHI Bill into law

WHO South Africa Welcomes Signing of National Health Insurance Bill into Law

The World Health Organization (WHO) country office in South Africa…
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WHO and IrishAID hand over an ambulance to Ministry of Health

WHO and the Embassy of Ireland donate an Ambulance to improve health care services in Karamoja Sub region, Uganda

The Ugandan Ministry of Health has today received an ambulance worth…
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HE Hisao Nishimaki, Ambassador of Japan in Namibia, and Hon Dr Kalumbi Shangula, Minister of Health and Social Services

Improving universal health coverage through outreach health services in Kunene and Omaheke regions

Over 4000 women, children and vulnerable communities received access…
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