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Three laboratory technicians from Kibungo Hospital

From knowledge to action: Building the capacity and skills of laboratory technicians to transform Rwanda’s healthcare system

Francine Kayitesi, Epiphanie Nyirabansinga, and Ancille Mukaneza (…
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Vincent Habiryayo, a nutritionist in Ngororero

Battling malnutrition in Rwanda: How a WHO software empowers nutritionists to improve children’s health in Ngororero and Rutsiro District

Vincent Habiryayo, a nutritionist in Ngororero using WHO AnthroPlus…
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HERA mission team Lead assessing the National Reference Laboratory

Expanding Liberia's Capacity for Detection & Genomic Surveillance of Epidemic-Prone Pathogens - WHO-HERA Project

Monrovia, April 23, 2024 – The Liberia Ministry of Health with…
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Minister of Health Dr. Edwin Dikoloti, WHO Country Representative Josephine Namboze, Director of Health Laboratory Services Mr. Mpaphi Blasis Mbulawa and Director of Clinical Support Services Dr. Changi Baikai officially launched the National Laboratory Strategic Plan in Palapye.

Promoting Excellence in Healthcare: Botswana launches National Laboratory Strategic Plan

The Ministry of Health, WHO, and U.S. Centers for Disease Control and…
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WHO Collaborating Centre of Excellence

Botswana National HIV Reference Laboratory designated WHO Collaborating Centre of Excellence

The Republic of Botswana and the World Health Organization today…
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Team of WHO and MOH Staffs receive Genomic Sequencing Machines at the National Reference Lab

The Journey to Liberia's Genomic Sequencing capacity for COVID-19 and other priority diseases

In a rapidly changing world where emerging and re-emerging diseases…
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Kasane Laboratory

Why Botswana needs a comprehensive laboratory policy and strategic plan?

The laboratory plays a major role in the diagnosis of disease…
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4th from the left, the Deputy WR and dignities unveiling the first Nigeria National Essential Diagnostics List (NEDL).j

Nigeria flags-off policy document to boost diagnostic testing

Abuja, 13 May, 2022 - In a bid to ensure that Nigerians have…
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Small quantity of the donated items on display

WHO boosts Sierra Leone’s COVID-19 response and disease surveillance with $600,000 worth of laboratory commodities.

The World Health Organization has handed over a consignment of…
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Technical staff assessing a learner at Parakarungu Primary School in the Chobe district on MDA impact

Towards eliminating intestinal worms in primary school-going children in Botswana

Botswana is taking steps towards the elimination of intestinal worm…
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