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Female staff security training

WHO trains female staff in Uganda on personal security

On 14-15 August 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) in partnership with the United Nations UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) held a training on Women Security A

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Scaling up response tåo curb growing mpox outbreak in African region

Scaling up response to curb growing mpox outbreak in African region

Brazzaville – As the mpox outbreak that has affected the Democratic Republic of the Congo and spread to neighbouring

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Malaria Photo

Advancing Frontline Health: Improving Early Detection and Management of Malaria, Diarrhea, and Pneumonia

Dar es salaam: In alignment with the National Malaria Strategic Plan (2021-2025), which emphasizes

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Rallying to control cholera outbreak

Zambia: Rallying to control cholera outbreak

Lusaka ‒ One evening, Lusaka resident Samuel Zyambo rapidly fell into a disturbing, dreamlike state of unconsciousness.

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Le Cameroun sur la voie de l’élimination de l’éléphantiasis

Cameroon on the path to eliminating elephantiasis

Maroua – “At first, I felt itchy and scratched my body all the time, then my foot started to swell,” says Jacob, a 56-year-old farmer from Goudour in the far no

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Handing over

WHO donates 65 Beds and WASH supplies to strengthen Tanzania’s ongoing cholera outbreak response

Dar es salaam- The World Health Organization (WHO) has donated 65 beds and essential Water, Sanitat

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AVoHC-SURGE training

Uganda Strengthens Emergency Response with AVoHC-SURGE Training

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Emergency Preparedness & Risk Management Officer, Kentse Moakofhi making a presentation

Botswana National Health Emergency Response Operation Plan: A Framework for Resilience

In recent years, the world has witnessed a significant rise in public health emergencies and disasters due to environmental degradation, climate chang

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