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inception meeting for phasing mercury out of Uganda's health care

Uganda’s Bold Move: Phasing Out Mercury in Healthcare for a Safer Future

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NCDs Meeting in Kampala

Uganda Concludes Groundbreaking Program Managers Meeting to Strengthen HIV Response through Integration of NCD and Mental Health Services

Uganda has successfully hosted a pivotal five-day meeting aimed at transforming healthcare delivery by integrating HIV, non-communicable diseases (NCDs), and mental health servi

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Africa Regional Certification Commission for Polio Eradication urges heightened efforts in 2025 to restore immunity and make polio history.

Africa Regional Certification Commission for Polio Eradication urges heightened efforts in 2025 to restore immunity and make polio history.

Dar es Salaam - The Africa Regional Certification Commission for the Certificat

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Zimbabwe commits to building climate-resilient and sustainable health systems

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African health ministers, delegates adopt declaration on climate change and health

African health ministers, delegates adopt declaration on climate change and health

Health ministers and delegates from 20 African countries today adopted a landmark declaration to enhance climate resilience within health systems and address the profound health impacts of climate change on the continent.
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo introduces R21 malaria vaccine

The Democratic Republic of the Congo introduces R21 malaria vaccine

The health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo today introduced the R21 malaria vaccine into the national immunization programme, adding a crucial tool to complement existing malaria control measures to protect and save the lives of young children.
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Technical Working Group on HIV Drug Resistance

HIV Health Experts convene in Mahalapye to assess HIV Drug Resistance in Botswana

For several years, Botswana has made significant strides in its HIV treatment program, managing to control the spread of the virus effectively.

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South Sudan intensifies efforts to curb cholera outbreak

South Sudan intensifies efforts to curb cholera outbreak

Juba – Health authorities in South Sudan have declared a cholera outbreak in Renk, a county located on the northern border of Sudan and the main point of entry

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