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Training of Trainers on Infection Prevention and Control and Case Management post COVID-19, from 12-16 October 2020, Labourdonnais Hotel, Mauritius

COVID-19: Strengthening Infection Prevention and Control Capacity in Mauritius

A Training of Trainers on Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and Case Management post COVID-19 is being conducted from 12 to 16 October 2020 at Labourdonnais Waterfront Hotel, Mauritius to strengthen capacity of health workers who are fighting COVID-19 at the forefront. WHO has successfully mobilised additional funding through the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) and European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO), European Commission in view of supporting the Ministry in strengthening  the IPC measures to prevent COVID-19 across community based, primary health care and educational institutions.  The training workshop was declared open by the Director Health Services, Dr Mariam Timol of the Ministry of Health and Wellness, in the presence of technical officers of the Communication Diseases Control Unit and high officials from the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr Laurent Musango, WHO Representative in Mauritius and the technical staff of the WHO country office and some 30 trainers.
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COVID_19 Update Rwanda

Update COVID-19 11 October 2020

11 October 2020 — Four (4) new COVID-19 cases were identified out of 2239 samples tested today.

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Virtual cGMP Training Marathon

Virtual cGMP Training Marathon (September 8, 2020 – 30 Nov 2020)

The World Health Organization (WHO) has organized a training on Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) which started on 8 September 2020.

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COVID_19 Update Rwanda

Update COVID-19 10 October 2020

10 October 2020 — Two (2) new COVID-19 cases were identified out of 2668 samples tested today.

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COVID_19 Update Rwanda

Update COVID-19 09 October 2020

09 October 2020 — Five (5) new COVID-19 cases were identified out of 963 samples tested today.

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Call for increased investments towards mental health services

Call for increased investments towards mental health services (By Vivian Mugarisi)

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COVID_19 Update Rwanda

Update COVID-19 08 October 2020

08 October 2020 — Two (2) new COVID-19 cases were identified out of 1935 samples tested today.

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World Mental Health Day 2020 marked on 08 October in Mauritius: exhibition of handy crafts and plants by patients

Mental Health: Needing Greater Investment More Than Ever

The World Mental Health Day 2020 was marked on 08 October 2020 at the New Psychiatric Hospital in Beau Bassin, Mauritius during an official launching of activities by the Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Kailash Kumar Jagutpal in the presence of the high level officials of the Ministry, Dr Ameenah Sofeeran, Consultant Psychiatry, Dr Laurent Musango, WHO Representative in Mauritius and others. The different speakers advocated for increased financing for mental health and well-being in line with this year’s theme “Move for Mental Health: Let’s Invest”. Dr K. K. Jagutpal, Minister of Health and Wellness during his address, said that the country has made significant progress in improving and decentralizing mental health services. He added, “we need to keep on improving mental health services. We will ensure that the national health sector strategic plan 2020-2024 which comprises a strategic objective on mental health is implemented successfully to attain our objectives."
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