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In the middle; WHO Botswana Technical Officer, Boingotlo Ramontshonyana next to PMH Superintendent Dr Machacha (right)

Promoting safety through clean hands: PMH marks World Hand Hygiene Day

Princess Marina Hospital (PMH) joined the global health community in…
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MPOX

WHO strengthens Sierra Leone’s mpox response

As Sierra Leone continues to report new cases of mpox, the Ministry…
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Enhancing Epidemic Intelligence in Ethiopia: Lessons from the EIOS Capacity-Building Workshop

Enhancing epidemic intelligence in Ethiopia: lessons from the EIOS capacity-building workshop

Timely detection and response to public health threats are essential…
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Ghana Strengthens Immunization Capacity for a Nationwide Training for Health Managers

Vaccines remain one of the most effective public health tools used to…
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WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus with health ministers from Member States that co-sponsored the resolution establishing 17 November as World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day at the 78th World Health Assembly.

World Health Assembly endorses 17 November as World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day: South Africa and Nigeria lead Member States in advancing a dedicated Global Day of Action

Pretoria, South Africa/ Geneva, Switzerland Member States at the 78th…
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WHO supports NADMO to Equip Frontline Responders to Improve Disaster Response

Public Health Emergencies are increasingly becoming complex and…
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Launch of the Africa Vaccination Week in Lilongwe, Malawi

Malawi Launches National Immunization Strategy During African Vaccination Week

Lilongwe – The Government of Malawi, through the Ministry of Health,…
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WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus with health ministers from Member States that co-sponsored the resolution establishing 17 November as World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day at the 78th World Health Assembly.

World Health Assembly endorses 17 November as World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day: South Africa and Nigeria lead Member States in advancing a dedicated Global Day of Action

Pretoria, South Africa/ Geneva, Switzerland Member States at the 78th…
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Panel discussion ongoing at the Kwaluseni campus.

WHO Supports Bushfire Live Dialogues at UNESWA, Focusing on Mental Health Challenges

In the vibrant heart of the University of Eswatini, Kwaluseni campus…
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Uganda tests mass casualty readiness ahead of the Martyrs' day pilgrimage

Uganda tests mass casualty readiness ahead of Martyrs' day pilgrimage

As Uganda prepares to host thousands of pilgrims for the annual…
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