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Anália and a community leader during the demarcation of an Enumeration Area for the InCRÓNICAS Survey in Vilankulos.

Learn about Anália's Contribution to the Success of the Inhambane InCRÓNICA 2024 Data Collection

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Devastating West and Central Africa floods affect over 4 million people, raise health risks

Devastating West and Central Africa floods affect over 4 million people, raise health risks

Widespread flooding in West and Central Africa has affected more than 4 million people, caused extensive damage to homes, schools, health facilities and swaths of farmland, heightening the risk of water-borne diseases, food insecurity and malnutrition.
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A group photo of participants from WHO, NDOH, MSF, UNICEF and other stakeholders at the JEE

South Africa Completes Joint External Evaluation to Strengthen Health Security

The World Health Organization (WHO) has been supporting countries to conduct internal assessments for monitoring implementation of the

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E-learning hub to enhance emergency preparedness and support other health programs

WHO Supports Botswana to Establish E-Learning Hub for Emergency Preparedness and Health Programs

The WHO Country Office has supported the government of Botswana in establishing an e-learning hub to enhance emergency preparedness and support other

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Namibia media training on universal health coverage

Empowering health journalism in Namibia: A Workshop on Universal Health Coverage and Public Health Reporting

The World Health Organization (WHO) in partnership with the Government of Japan supported the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) to conduct a three-day workshop in S

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WHO is enhancing mpox surveillance in South Sudan

With USAID’s support, WHO is enhancing mpox surveillance in South Sudan

Despite global efforts, mpox remains a significant public health concern, with ongoing cases and outbreaks posing a threat, especially to those with weakened immune systems.

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Botswana Observes Patient Safety Day 2024: Emphasizing Accurate Diagnosis for Safer Healthcare

Botswana joined the global community in commemorating Patient Safety Day 2024 with a press briefing under the theme, "Improving Diagnosis for Patient

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WHO delivers 33.5 metric tonnes of medical supplies to the Democratic Republic of the Congo

WHO delivers 33.5 metric tonnes of medical supplies to the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Kinshasa – In its largest air cargo shipment to the African region this year, World Health Organization (WHO) today

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