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Fostering community readiness to respond to public health emergencies in Ghana

Fostering community readiness to respond to public health emergencies in Ghana

In Ghana, a three (3) day community readiness stimulation exercise, co-organized by the Ministry of Health, Ghana, the World Health Organization, and the UK Public Health Rapid Support Team (UK-PHRST).
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A New Chapter with New Leadership: Dr. Kpoto Leads Liberia's Healthcare Journey

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Strengthening Global Health Security: Sierra Leone Prepares State Party Annual Report (SPAR) on International Health Regulations.

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The residents of Yambio queuing up to receive the yellow fever vaccine

South Sudan Launches Yellow Fever Vaccination Campaign to halt outbreak in Western Equatoria State

Yambio, 13 February 2024 – In response to the confirmed outbreak of yellow fever on 24 December 2023, with two laboratory-confirmed cases identified in Western

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Nearly 10 000 children vaccinated as malaria vaccine rollout in Africa expands

Nearly 10 000 children vaccinated as malaria vaccine rollout in Africa expands

Nearly 10 000 children in Burkina Faso and Cameroon have now received the RTS,S malaria vaccine since being introduced this year. A wider malaria vaccine rollout is underway this year in several African countries, with Cameroon being the first outside the malaria vaccine pilot programme to do so.
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Group photo of participants at the training workshop to orient key stakeholders on Triple Elimination and the process of validation

WHO's Technical Support towards South Africa's Path to triple Elimination

In a significant step towards combating the HIV epidemic, the

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Ethiopia Launches Pandemic Fund Mega Project Against Potential Pandemics

Ethiopia launches the Pandemic Fund mega project against potential pandemics

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.  In a remarkable move towards strengthening its defenses against potential pandemics, Ethiopia officially launched the Ethiopia

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Dr Anne Ancia, WHO Representative encouraging the population to practice regular physical activity to stay healthy and prevent cancer and other NCDs

Mauritius mobilizes to Close the Care Gap

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