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Botswana’s National Action Plan for Health Security

WHO Botswana and BPHI advance national health security through NAPHS validation and costing workshop

Gaborone, Botswana | 10–14 NovemberThe World Health Organization (WHO…
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Botswana’s National Action Plan for Health Security

WHO Botswana and BPHI advance national health security through NAPHS validation and costing workshop

Gaborone, Botswana | 10–14 NovemberThe World Health Organization (WHO…
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CERVICAL CANCER

Sierra Leone achieves nationwide coverage for cervical cancer screening and treatment

Freetown—Sierra Leone has reached a significant milestone in its…
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Eliminating Cervical Cancer in Africa– Dr Issimouha Dillé explains why Africa can win the fight against Cervical Cancer

Eliminating cervical cancer in Africa– Dr Issimouha Dillé explains why Africa can win the fight against cervical cancer

Brazzaville—Cervical cancer remains one of the major public health…
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Après Ebola, revivre : à Bulape, le Programme des Guéris redonne espoir à Héritier

Post-outbreak support gives hope to Ebola survivors in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Bulape—Twenty-five-year-old Héritier Bope Mpona recalls with sadness…
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Cabo Verde, Mauritius and Seychelles have eliminated measles and rubella

Cabo Verde, Mauritius and Seychelles eliminate measles and rubella

Brazzaville, 17 November 2025 — In a significant public health…
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Fièvre de la Vallée du Rift en Mauritanie : agir maintenant pour prévenir et surveiller efficacement

Mauritania faces Rift Valley fever outbreak: Strengthening surveillance and response

Nouakchott — In Mauritania, Rift Valley fever (RVF) continues to…
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Strengthening Zambia’s public health: WHO walk-through at UTH virology laboratory

On 13 November 2025, the WHO Country Office in Zambia led a walk-…
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Prevention as the first line of defence against Ebola

Prevention as the first line of defence against Ebola

Bulape, Democratic Republic of the Congo—In Bulape locality in the…
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Ethiopia confirms first outbreak of Marburg virus disease

Ethiopia confirms first outbreak of Marburg virus disease

Addis Ababa—Ethiopia’s Ministry of Health has confirmed an outbreak…
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