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Uganda conducts filovirus full-scale response simulation exercise for the national Emergency Medical Team

Uganda conducts filovirus full-scale response simulation exercise for the national Emergency Medical Team

Jinja, Uganda – The Ministry of Health, with support from the World…
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Ethiopia Takes Bold Strides on Health Taxes to Drive Universal Health Coverage

Ethiopia Takes Bold Strides on Health Taxes to Drive Universal Health Coverage

WHO applauds Parliament and Ministry of Health for championing…
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engagement

Strengthening community engagement in the mpox response: Stakeholders meet in Madina, Kambia District

“When communities are informed and empowered, they become the first…
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Kenya strengthens filovirus readiness through simulation-based training

Kenya strengthens filovirus readiness through simulation-based training

Nairobi ‒ “In the event of a filovirus outbreak, we must always be…
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Uganda launches Global Adult Tobacco Survey report, reaffirming commitment to safeguard youth from tobacco harm

Uganda launches Global Adult Tobacco Survey report, reaffirming commitment to safeguard youth from tobacco harm

Kampala, Uganda — The Ministry of Health, with support from World…
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NIMHANS

WHO presents key report to Minister of Health on Botswana’s blood transfusion

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently presented a report to…
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National Assessment of Dagu Electronic Logistics Management Information System Assessment Findings

Ethiopia moves toward smarter health and nutrition supply chain management

A national dissemination workshop held on May 27, 2025, in Addis…
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State-of-the-art laboratory enhances Madagascar’s polio response

State-of-the-art laboratory enhances Madagascar’s polio response

Antananarivo– A new state-of-the-art laboratory has bolstered…
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Decommissioning as a strategic pillar in emergency preparedness and response

Decommissioning as a strategic pillar in emergency preparedness and response

Nairobi ‒ Effective health emergency management must not only…
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Cuanza Sul responds to cholera with community force and mass vaccination

Cuanza Sul responds to cholera with community force and mass vaccination

Cuanza Sul, July 2025 - When José Domingos, a resident of the Panda…
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