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Dr. Walter Kazadi (WR), being welcomed during the visit to the Shehu of Borno. Photo_credit Kingsley Igwebuike_WHO

WHO strengthens surveillance system, leverage collaboration with traditional leaders on health in Borno state

Maiduguri, 2 December, 2021 - In preparation for the Supplementary Immunization Activities (SIA) in Borno State, the WHO Country Representative (WR), Dr Walter

Africa steps up Omicron variant detection as COVID-19 cases rise in southern Africa

Africa steps up Omicron variant detection as COVID-19 cases rise in southern Africa

African countries are stepping up measures to detect and control the spread of the Omicron variant as weekly new COVID-19 cases in the continent rise by 54% due to an upsurge in southern Africa.

WHO delivers 500 cylinders to EPHI as part of the donation of 3000 cylinders to support COVID-19 case management in Ethiopia

WHO donates 3,000 oxygen cylinders to the Ethiopian Public Health Institute to strengthen the capacity of COVID-19 treatment centres

On 30 November 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) delivered to the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) 500 of the 3,000 oxygen cylinders procured for the institute to improve access to oxygen for critical care and strengthen the oxygen capacity of health facilities providing COVID-19 treatment services.

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Tanzania to introduce new anti-retroviral formulations for children

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HIV/AIDS services must remain crucial during the COVID-19 outbreak

This year’s commemoration of World AIDS Day occurs in a complicated terrain where essential services have been disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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WHO Malawi holds a consultation meeting with the Ministry of Health to plan for 2022-2023 biennium

South Sudan undertakes resource mapping for the implementation of the National Action Plan for Health Security 2020-2024

South Sudan: Ministry of Health and WHO undertake resource mapping for the implementation of the South Sudan National Action Plan for Health Security 2020-2024

30 November 2021, Juba - To determine the pending priority activities, funding gaps and potential funding sources for the implementation of the National Action

Strengthening management of childhood cancer in Zimbabwe