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A reactive measles campaign: More than 2 million children to be vaccinated

A reactive measles campaign: More than 2 million children to be vaccinated

The Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI), with a technical and…
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Mauritius tackles anti-microbial resistance through formulation of a second Plan of Action

Mauritius has successfully developed its second national action plan…
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Navigating the Waves of Cholera: A Tale of Recovery and Community Resilience

Navigating the Waves of Cholera: A Tale of Recovery and Community Resilience

“I was seated beside my friend when an unexpected wave of unease and…
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Mauritius upscales Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response

Mauritius upscales Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response

The Covid-19 pandemic has left major impact globally. Mauritius has…
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Setting up of a CTC on a raised platform in Budiriro

Decentralized cholera response: Bridging the gap in Harare's hotspot communities

By Vivian Mugarisi Harare, Zimbabwe - The recent surge in cholera…
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WHO Africa, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation pursue collaboration to leverage data analytics to fight diseases

WHO Africa, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation pursue collaboration to leverage data analytics to fight diseases

Brazzaville - The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for…
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Supporting flood emergency response in Congo 

Supporting flood emergency response in Congo 

Brazzaville ‒ Widespread flooding due to unusually heavy rainfall in…
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WHO Certifies Cabo Verde as Malaria-Free, Marking a Historic Milestone in the Fight Against Malaria

WHO Certifies Cabo Verde as Malaria-Free, Marking a Historic Milestone in the Fight Against Malaria

A total of 43 countries and 1 territory have now been certified as…
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WHO Africa, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation pursue collaboration to leverage data analytics to fight diseases

WHO Africa, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation pursue collaboration to leverage data analytics to fight diseases

Brazzaville - The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for…
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Dr Mary Brantuo, WHO Namibia Officer-in-Charge delivering her welcome remarks

WHO Namibia strives to enhance capacities for integrating of gender, equity and rights (GER) to ensure gender responsive health systems

Unless our public health policy, programmes and systems integrate…
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