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WHO Steps Up Cross-Regional Efforts for Sudan’s Humanitarian Emergency

WHO Steps Up Cross-Regional Efforts for Sudan’s Humanitarian Emergency

As millions flee war and hunger in Sudan, senior leadership from WHO’s Africa and Eastern Mediterranean Regions converged in Chad, which hosts the largest number of Sudanese refugees, to assess the urgent health needs of people impacted by this complex and deteriorating humanitarian crisis.

Mehonie the nurse updating the board with the newly admitted child's condition at the Stabilization Center (SC) to facilitate ongoing monitoring of the child's progress.

Integrating Nutrition Surveillance into Routine Health Services in the Amhara Region, Ethiopia

In Amhara region, Ethiopia, where communities have long battled the harsh impacts of drought and disease outbreaks, a transformative initiative has ta

Medical personnel at an Ebola ETU

Fighting Ebola in the line of duty

WHO and UKB with the signed MoU

WHO and University of Katyavala Bwila Partner to Enhance Health Initiatives in Angola

Benguela, Angola, July 9, 2024 — The World Health Organization (WHO) and the University of Katyavala Bwila (

An Ebola survivor walks to the survivors' clinic in Kassanda

A survivor's life after Ebola

Enhancing results-based reporting and operational planning: WHO Sierra Leone and the Ministry of Health conduct a successful joint planning and GPW14 prioritization retreat

Sierra Leone achieves 99% measles and rubella immunization coverage in nationwide campaign

Sierra Leone successfully completed a nationwide Measles and Rubella (MR) Supplementary Immunization campaign, achieving 99% coverage of the targeted

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Strengthening Partnerships to Promote an HIV/AIDS-Free Angola

Angola faces a generalized