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Sierra Leone bolsters mpox response with 61,300 vaccine doses

Freetown, Sierra Leone – February 25, 2025 – Sierra Leone reinforces…
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Dr Joseph Okwororo - Rapid responder

Dr Joseph Okwororo, rapid responder

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WHO staff with Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi (middle) during the Closing 1.1 Million HIV Treatment Gap Campaign at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital in Johannesburg

South Africa launches 1.1 million HIV campaign to close treatment gap

Johannesburg – The South African government, in partnership with…
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WHO Provides Urgent Medical Support to Ghana to Combat Meningitis Outbreak

Ghana is experiencing a worsening bacterial  meningitis outbreak…
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WHO staff with Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi (middle) during the Closing 1.1 Million HIV Treatment Gap Campaign at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital in Johannesburg

South Africa launches 1.1 million HIV campaign to close treatment gap

Johannesburg – The South African government, in partnership with…
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WHO staff, the local health workers collect sample (swap) from the wound for laboratory testing

Uniting for Action: WHO Leads the Fight Against Buruli Ulcer in Nigeria

Makurdi, 24 February, 2025 - A few months ago, life took a sudden…
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Sustaining efforts to end river blindness disease in Congo

Sustaining efforts to end river blindness disease in Congo

Brazzaville – Onchocerciasis – commonly known as river…
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Strengthening healthcare across life stages: WHO supported MoH to empower Moyamba district with quality improvement training.

Moyamba District, Sierra Leone – February 2025 – In a notable effort…
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Uganda’s final push to end Ebola

Uganda’s final push to end Ebola

Uganda has entered a crucial 42-day countdown in its battle against…
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Sustaining efforts to end river blindness disease in Congo

Sustaining efforts to end river blindness disease in Congo

Brazzaville – Onchocerciasis – commonly known as river…
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