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Nigeria intensifies fight against vaccine-preventable diseases with nationwide measles–rubella and polio campaign

Abuja, The Government of Nigeria has launched a nationwide integrated…
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The Pandemic Fund: EPPR project strengthens Ethiopia’s pandemic preparedness with vital ICT and laboratory equipment support

The Pandemic Fund: EPPR project strengthens Ethiopia’s pandemic preparedness with vital ICT and laboratory equipment support

Addis Ababa, 24 September 2025 — The World Health Organization (WHO)…
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Providing mental health and psychosocial support to Uganda’s Ebola survivors

Providing mental health and psychosocial support to Uganda’s Ebola survivors

Kampala – Twenty-nine-year-old Aisha Nangobi is a midwife, a mother…
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Strengthening mental health services in emergencies across Africa

Strengthening mental health services in emergencies across Africa

Brazzaville – In response to the growing mental health needs…
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World Mental Health Day 2025: Prioritizing Mental Health in Emergencies

This blog is written by Dr Leveana Gyimah, WHO Ghana Mental Health…
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Ethiopia Launches National Action Plan for Health Security and One Health Strategic Plan

Ethiopia Launches National Action Plan for Health Security and One Health Strategic Plan

Ethiopia has officially launched the National Action Plan for Health…
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Nigeria strengthens mental health response using public health perspective

Nigeria strengthens mental health response using public health perspective

Abuja ‒ Nigeria has revitalized mental health policy and programmes…
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Mental health conditions affect 150 million in Africa amid insufficient care services

Mental health conditions affect 150 million in Africa amid insufficient care services

Brazzaville — Nearly 150 million people in Africa are living with…
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Santé mentale en situation d’urgence : entre douleur, résilience et espoir

Mental health in emergencies: Between pain, resilience, and hope

Goma – Every year on October 10, World Mental Health Day reminds us…
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WHO supports Mauritius in advancing climate-resilient health systems: new milestone reached with validation of gap analysis and institutional framework

WHO supports Mauritius in advancing climate-resilient health systems: new milestone reached with validation of gap analysis and institutional framework

 Mauritius achieves a strategic milestone in its journey to…
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