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Health Minister Honorable Yolanda Awel Deng declared a cholera outbreak today in Renk, Upper Nile State

South Sudan declares cholera outbreak in Renk, Upper Nile State

Juba, 28 October 2024—The Ministry of Health has declared a cholera outbreak today in Renk, Upper Nile State.

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HIV and Hepatitis Program Managers meet in Kampala to discuss how to close gaps in programmes and integrate NCDs and Mental Health services

HIV and Hepatitis Program Managers meet in Kampala to discuss how to close gaps in programmes and integrate NCDs and Mental Health services

Ministries of Health representatives from sixteen countries , WHO and partner organizations (including civil society and community representatives) convened in Kampala, Uganda from 28 October to 01 November to discuss how to close gaps in programmes and integrate NCDs and Mental Health services.
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Stakeholders gathers for the development of new immunization strategy

Botswana sets sights on enhanced health outcomes with the development of new immunization strategy

In a bold step toward strengthening public health, Botswana has developed its National Immunization Strategy (NIS) for 2025–2030.

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The WHO team meeting Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda

High level advocacy visits of WHO Deputy Executive Director for Mpox response in Uganda

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Chad introduces malaria vaccine in triple-vaccine rollout for children

Chad introduces malaria vaccine in triple-vaccine rollout for children

N’Djamena – Chad today kicked off an ambitious triple vaccine rollout, including the R21 malaria vaccine, marking a significant step forward in its efforts to s

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National training for trainers on the electronic surveillance (eSURV) Companion App

Namibia Enhances Technical Capacity for the Deployment of the eSURV Companion App

The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) with support from World Health Organization (WHO) conducted a national training for trainers on the electronic surveillance (e

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Over 1 million children benefit from a Mass Drug Administration Campaign in Zimbabwe

Masvingo - From 14 to 21 October

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Zimbabwe Establishes Local Laboratory for Polio Surveillance

Harare – In a significant step towards

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