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IDSR Training of Trainers participants showing WHO's dedication to enhancing disease surveillance capabilities and bolstering national health emergency preparedness

Empowering Health Champions: WHO's Role in Advancing Disease Surveillance in South Africa

In a significant stride towards strengthening public health…
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the World Health Organization (WHO) is enhancing the capacity of the implementing regions and partners to ensure the sustainability of the initiative and other inventions even after the implementation period.

Sustaining the mental health agenda in Ghana

Accra, Ghana - Ghana has over 2.3 million people living with various…
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Drafting a manual on alcohol use disorders in Uganda

Ministry of Health drafts manual to address alcohol use disorders in Uganda

Jinja. Uganda, like many other countries, faces significant…
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Hon VP, Chief Dr. Jewel Howard Taylor greets WHO Country Representative during the launch of the WBFW in Liberia

Vice President Dr. Jewel. Howard Taylor urges the public to prioritize breastfeeding for healthy future generations

Monrovia, 14 August 2023 - In celebration of Liberia's observance…
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Drafting a manual on alcohol use disorders in Uganda

Ministry of Health drafts manual to address alcohol use disorders in Uganda

Jinja. Uganda, like many other countries, faces significant…
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Mr. Ben Nangome, Executive Director and Ms Petronella Masabane, Deputy Executive Director of Ministry of Health and Social Services

Namibia’s path to triple elimination status of mother-to-child transmission (eMTCT) of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B virus (HBV)

This week Namibia is hosting a team from the Regional Validation…
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Mr. Ben Nangome, Executive Director and Ms Petronella Masabane, Deputy Executive Director of Ministry of Health and Social Services

Namibia’s path to triple elimination status of mother-to-child transmission (eMTCT) of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B virus (HBV)

This week Namibia is hosting a team from the Regional Validation…
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WHO Ethiopia donates medical supplies and equipment, meets with the Regional Bureau (RHB) Head, visits Ayder Hospital and inaugurates the new WHO office premises in the Tigray Region

WHO Ethiopia donates medical supplies and equipment, meets with the Regional Health Bureau (RHB) Head, visits Ayder Hospital and inaugurates the new WHO office premises in the Tigray Region

On the 3rd and 4th of August 2023, the World Health Organization's (…
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Building Bridges for Health: Midlands State University and WHO Join Forces to Drive Research and Innovation

By Tatenda Chimbwanda Gweru, Zimbabwe - In Gweru, Zimbabwe, at…
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Breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to ensure child health and survival.

Working mothers’ share their breastfeeding experiences

When Maria Amateta gave birth to her first baby at 29 years, she…
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