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Uganda intensifies the fight against TB and leprosy

Uganda intensifies the fight against TB and leprosy

With an estimated 96,000 new cases of Tuberculosis (TB) reported annually, Uganda is among the 30 high-burden countries affected by both TB and TB-HIV

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Angola takes a significant step toward strengthening public health emergency preparedness and response

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WHO Ghana Welcomes New Country Representative, Dr Fiona Braka

Accra, 05 May 2025

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Midwives in South Sudan provide a lifeline in times of calm and crisis

Midwives in South Sudan provide a lifeline in times of calm and crisis

Juba ‒ Midwives play a critical role in South Sudan, facilitating antenatal care, skilled birth attendance, and postnatal care for mothers and newborns to preve

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The high social cost for an Ebola disease survivor

The high social cost for an Ebola disease survivor

When Dr Ezra Mupakasa first developed a fever and headache on January 25, 2025, he suspected it might be something common - fatigue, perhaps, or an or

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Surviving Ebola: loss, isolation, and hope

Surviving Ebola: loss, isolation, and hope

One day, a couple is at home discussing dinner plans, sharing stories about work, and dreaming about the future.

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World Malaria Day in the Ndera sector of Gasabo district

Advancing the Fight against Malaria: Rwanda's Bold Steps on World Malaria Day

Kigali — Rwanda joined the global community in celebrating World Malaria Day in

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Hosting the world, championing health: Seychelles welcomes Africa’s first FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup

Hosting the world, championing health: Seychelles welcomes Africa’s first FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup

Seychelles is hosting the first-ever FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup to be held in Africa. The 2025 event, which runs from 1 – 11 May, has potentially far-reaching impacts.
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