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Regional High-Level Workshop on Preventive Ebola Vaccination

Prepare today, protect tomorrow: African countries unite for preventive Ebola vaccination in Liberia.

Monrovia, 10 October 2025: Senior Ministry of Health officials from…
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Ebola: Congo on Alert to Contain the Risk

Republic of Congo reinforces measures to curb potential Ebola outbreak

Brazzaville – The Republic of Congo has stepped up measures to…
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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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Ethiopia among pioneers in rolling out AI-powered digital X-ray for TB screening WHO Ethiopia receives commendation for its contribution to adopting innovations and supporting national efforts to end tuberculosis

Ethiopia among pioneers in rolling out AI-powered digital X-ray for TB screening WHO Ethiopia receives commendation for its contribution to adopting innovations and supporting national efforts to end tuberculosis

Addis Ababa, 14 October 2025 — Ethiopia has taken a major step…
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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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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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Zimbabwe improves child health through nationwide Immunization campaign

Harare—Zimbabwe marked a major milestone in child health with the…
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