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20 July 2026 | Emergencies Ebola Disease

Screening at Uganda's points of entry and exit strengthens Ebola outbreak response

Since the declaration of an outbreak of Ebola disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus on 15 May 2026, Ugandan health authorities have implemented a range of measures to detect cases early and reduce the risk of further spread. Alongside surveillance, case management and infection prevention and control, entry and exit screening at border crossings and airports has become an important part of the outbreak response.

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13 July 2026 | Ebola Disease

Equipping the displaced communities with lifesaving practices during Ebola outbreak

In Bunia's Kigonze displacement camp in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, WHO and partners trained community members in infection prevention and control to strengthen preparedness against the Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus. After three days of theory, twelve community representatives put their skills to the test in a hands-on simulation covering handwashing, PPE use and home disinfection.

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14 May 2026

The Elders laud WHO public health emergency response efforts

Nairobi—Countries in the African region faced more than 140 health emergencies in 2025, ranging from infectious disease outbreaks to climate-related shocks and humanitarian crises. World Health Organization (WHO)’s regio…

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4 May 2026 | Health Promotion Maternal Health

Cote d’Ivoire: Community dialogue strengthens health awareness

Kondrobo – Taking charge of one’s own health is the approach promoted by Côte d’Ivoire through the organization of community dialogues in localities far from major urban centers.These exchanges with local communities foc…

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25 April 2026 | Malaria

Digitalization of mosquito net distribution campaign strengthens equity in Benin

Ouidah—Benin is intensifying its efforts in the fight against malaria by relying on innovative strategies. Every three years, the country organizes a nationwide campaign to distribute free long-lasting insecticide-treate…

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17 March 2026

Timely vaccination reinforces Malawi’s cholera outbreak control

Blantyre—Malawi experiences seasonal outbreaks of cholera associated with the rainy season between November and May every year. Most people in Malawi remember the 2022‒2023 outbreak as one of the most severe in the count…

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3 March 2026

Sustaining health services in Mozambique's Gaza Province after devastating floods

Xai Xai, Mozambique—As floodwaters recede across Gaza Province in southern Mozambique, recovery efforts are gaining momentum. Despite significant limitations in infrastructure, equipment and specialized services, health …

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29 January 2026

Improving lives of people affected by lymphatic filariasis in Kenya

Nairobi—Kenya is accelerating efforts to eliminate lymphatic filariasis, commonly known as elephantiasis, as a public health problem by 2027. Yearly mass drug administration carried out between 2016 and 2022 have effecti…

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