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Environmental Surveillance in Lesotho

Establishment of Environmental Surveillance in Lesotho

To improve the sensitivity of polio detection and response, the…
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Hon. Dr Kalumbi Shangula, Minister of Health and Social Services and Dr Richard Banda WHO Representative to Namibia

WHO Representative to Namibia courtesy visit to the Minister of Health and Social Services

On 20 June 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) Representative…
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A suspected Anthrax patient

Fighting Anthrax through mindset change on health seeking behaviour

In October and November 2023, Kyotera district, in southern Uganda,…
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Africa Vaccination week

12,447 Children Reached With Measles-Rubella Vaccine during Africa Vaccination Week

To catch up with the unvaccinated (zero-dose), and under-vaccinated…
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A suspected Anthrax patient

Fighting Anthrax through mindset change on health seeking behaviour

In October and November 2023, Kyotera district, in southern Uganda,…
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WHO Steps Up Cross-Regional Efforts for Sudan’s Humanitarian Emergency

WHO Steps Up Cross-Regional Efforts for Sudan’s Humanitarian Emergency

Adre – As millions flee war and hunger in Sudan, senior leadership…
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An Ebola survivor walks to the survivors' clinic in Kassanda

A survivor's life after Ebola

Shafiq, a motorbike rider for over ten years, almost lost his life to…
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Medical personnel at an Ebola ETU

Fighting Ebola in the line of duty

Mr. and Mrs. Kintu* are among the few medical personnel that…
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Mehonie the nurse updating the board with the newly admitted child's condition at the Stabilization Center (SC) to facilitate ongoing monitoring of the child's progress.

Integrating Nutrition Surveillance into Routine Health Services in the Amhara Region, Ethiopia

In Amhara region, Ethiopia, where communities have long battled the…
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An Ebola survivor walks to the survivors' clinic in Kassanda

A survivor's life after Ebola

Shafiq, a motorbike rider for over ten years, almost lost his life to…
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