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A WHO-led assessment to monitor the implementation of the national guidelines on IPC scored three of the five regional hospitals at Intermediate Level.

Safety of patients and healthcare professionals at heart of second national Infection Prevention and Control action plan

Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), the evidence-based approach…
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Sénégal : faire des structures de santé des lieux sûrs pour les patients

Senegal: transforming health facilities into safe places for clients

Dakar – ​​​​In Senegal, as in most countries in the African region,…
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Eritrea empowered the health workers on Essential care during Labor and Birth (ECL&B), Early Essential Newborn Care, and Safer use of oxygen, October 9-14, 2023

Eritrea empowered the health workers on Essential care during Labor and Birth (ECL&B), Early Essential Newborn Care, and Safer use of oxygen

Eritrea is one of the first countries in the WHO/AFRO region that…
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WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus speaks to staff at Julia Molefhe Clinic in Gaborone during his tour of the facility.

Botswana’s investment in primary health care enhances access and quality of health care in the country

During his official visit to Botswana to attend the 73rd Session of…
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Treating the war-wounded in eastern Chad

Treating the war-wounded in eastern Chad

Abeche, Chad – Leaning against the wall in a corridor at the…
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The WHO Regional Director for Africa reports significant contributions to public health in Africa

The WHO Regional Director for Africa reports significant contributions to public health in Africa

WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti, presented her…
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Strengthening ICU bed capacity

Strengthening ICU bed capacity

Maseru ‒ With its mountainous terrain and use of donkeys and horses…
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Health needs heighten as Sudan conflicts displaces millions of people

Health needs heighten as Sudan conflicts displaces millions of people

Brazzaville/Cairo – The conflict in Sudan that has forced 3.4 million…
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Stepping up emergency health assistance in Chad as conflict in Sudan rages

Stepping up emergency health assistance in Chad as conflict in Sudan rages

Abéché, Chad – Lying in a hospital bed, Idriss Yahya Annour, who…
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Team Zambia Successfully Trained on Implementation of Patient-Reported Experience Measures (PREMS) Pilot Study

Team Zambia Successfully Trained on Implementation of Patient-Reported Experience Measures (PREMS) Pilot Study

In a significant step towards strengthening Zambia’s health system…
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