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Sierra Leone hosts regional study tour to showcase success in PEN-Plus implementation for NCD care

Freetown, Sierra Leone: From 3–7 February 2025, the Government of Sierra Leone, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), hosted a re

WHO scales up response to Uganda’s Ebola outbreak

WHO scales up response to Uganda’s Ebola outbreak

Mbale, Uganda – The World Health Organization (WHO) is reinforcing its support for Uganda’s ongoing Ebola response efforts, with a high-level delegation visitin

South Sudan declares mpox outbreak

South Sudan declares mpox outbreak

Juba, 7 February 2025—Today the Ministry of Health has declared a mpox outbreak in Juba, Central Equatoria State.

Zimbabwe's polio vaccination campaign protects 5 million children

Harare—“I got to know about the programme from my child when sh

PSEAH focal points from the Ministry of Health and WHO during the awareness raising and training sessions conducted in Juba

Partnership between WHO and the Ministry of Health creating an environment free from sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH) in South Sudan

The WHO Country Office has achieved a significant milestone by successfully training 28 formally appointed Preventing and Responding to Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassmen

Uganda trains Community Health workers from Kole, Mukono and Wakiso districts on community-based approach to Ebola

Uganda trains Community Health workers from Kole, Mukono and Wakiso districts on community-based approach to Ebola

Dr Kasonde Mwinga, the newly appointed WHO Country Representative to Uganda, presenting her credentials to the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Henry Oryem Okello

Dr Kasonde Mwinga Presents Credentials to the Government of Uganda

Health Development Partners’ Retreat Strengthens Coordination for Better Health Outcomes in Uganda

Health Development Partners’ Retreat Strengthens Coordination for Better Health Outcomes in Uganda