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WHO launches new early warning system in a box to help 500 000 people for only $USD 15 000

The "EWARS in a box" kit is designed with frontline health care providers in mind. Here Julius Opio, Clinical Officer in-charge with Health Link South Sudan, sees patients in Site 1 Health Facility in Mingkaman, South Sudan. Julius collects disease data from patients each day during routine consultations. If any diseases with immediate reporting requirements are seen, these can be notified immediately to the County Health Department using a mobile phone
14 December 2015

Joint plans launched for response to drought, malnutrition and disease outbreaks in Ethiopia

Ms Ahunna Eziakonwa-Onochie, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator and Ato Mitiku Kassa, Commissioner, National Disaster Risk Management Commission at the HRD launch.
12 December 2015

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