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By Vivian Mugarisi

After surviving cholera following treatment at Chakohwa Clinic in Buhera, Manicaland Province a few weeks ago, Melissa Chagwina** is taking the hygiene gospel to her village. “I have no plans of becoming a Village Health Worker yet but after my ordeal, maybe someday. For now, I take time to encourage my community on the importance of hand hygiene, use clean water and follow the advice from health workers to stay safe,” she said.

In the wake of a concerning development, authorities in Longochuk County, Upper Nile State, reported a series of fatalities on 15 May 2023, believed to be linked to a suspected viral hemorrhagic fever outbreak in the secluded villages of Dajo and Pacime. Patients displayed concerning symptoms, including fever, headache, and diarrhea, with many cases reported among children.

Dambai, Ghana - When Kwabena Asare*, 32 from Bodada in Ghana’s Oti region developed a mental health condition in 2018, he sought help from the health centre and received medication and support, which is helping him to recover.

However, he is concerned that the lack of support from family and friends is undermining his recovery efforts.

Accra, Ghana - The Africa Regional Conference on Financing Universal Health Coverage and Health Security has been held in Ghana with a call on countries to strengthen investment in the health sector to reduce the out-of-pocket expenditure burden on people.

Banjul, The Gambia – In a landmark event held in The Gambia, a four-day capacity-building workshop on integrated polio surveillance recently concluded, signaling a pivotal moment in the African Region's commitment to eradicating the polio virus. The workshop aimed to equip participants with advanced skills and strategies necessary for the early detection and swift response to polio cases across the continent.

ONDJIVA, CUNENE - Today, 13th October 2023, the second round of the national polio campaign was inaugurated in Ondjiva, Cunene. The launch witnessed the presence of the Secretary of State for Public Health, Professor Carlos Pinto de Sousa, representing the Minister of Health, Dr. Silvia Lutucuta. He was joined by the Vice-Governor for Political, Social, and Economic Sectors of Cunene, Apolo Ndinoulenga.

The Ministry of Health, Cancer Unit has recorded 577 cases of cancer between January 2023 and June 2023, 33 of which are cancers of the breast.

The WHO is working hand in hand with the Luanda Provincial Health Directorate to intensify social mobilisation initiatives for the second round of polio vaccination, which will take place from 13 to 16 October. With the support of the WHO, various advocacy and engagement initiatives with communities and key partners, and the dissemination of information through different channels, are being carried out to ensure everyone's participation and leave no child behind without vaccination.

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