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A young woman from Laikipia County visits her local health facility to access sexual and reproductive health services.

Kenya: Giving Women Second Chances by Improving Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Services

At just 20, Esther Wamuhu from Laikipia West is determined to rewrite…
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WHO intensifies support to Uganda’s fight against Sudan virus disease

WHO intensifies support to Uganda’s fight against Sudan virus disease

Today marks 35 days of response since Uganda declared the Sudan virus…
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Mampotseng Letuka - Village health worker

Mampotseng Letuka, village health worker

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mpox outbreak in Burundi

Sustaining efforts to end mpox outbreak in Burundi

Bujumbura – Since the beginning of 2025, Burundi has recorded fewer…
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United Nations in Uganda launches joint emergency appeal for funding to support the government and people of Uganda in response to the Ebola outbreak

United Nations in Uganda launches joint emergency appeal for funding to support the government and people of Uganda in response to the Ebola outbreak

The United Nations in Uganda has today launched a joint emergency…
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Mampotseng Letuka - Village health worker

Mampotseng Letuka, village health worker

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High-level delegation visits Nigeria, urges commitments from government

High-level delegation visits Nigeria, urges commitments from government

Abuja – As Nigeria intensifies efforts to halt the transmission of…
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Uganda deploys the National Emergency Medical Team to support Ebola response

Uganda deploys the National Emergency Medical Team to support Ebola response

Kampala/Uganda: The Uganda Ministry of Health (MOH), with support…
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Uganda deploys the National Emergency Medical Team to support Ebola response

Uganda deploys the National Emergency Medical Team to support Ebola response

Kampala/Uganda: The Uganda Ministry of Health (MOH), with support…
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Democratic Republic of the Congo deepens investigation on cluster of illness and community deaths in Equateur province

Democratic Republic of the Congo deepens investigation on cluster of illness and community deaths in Equateur province

Kinshasa – Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo…
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