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

Masvingo - From 14 to 21 October

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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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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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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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Zimbabwe Establishes Local Laboratory for Polio Surveillance

Harare – In a significant step towards

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WHO discusses Mpox and Marburg cross border interventions in African region

WHO discusses Mpox and Marburg cross border interventions in African region

Kampala.

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