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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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Children showing off vaccination cards after being vaccinated.

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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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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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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Zambia Launches National Simulation Exercise Framework to Strengthen Health Security

Zambia has taken a major step toward bolstering national health…
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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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