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Minister of Health and Social Services, Hon. Dr. Kalumbi Shangula

New Minister of Health recommits government to end Hepatitis E Outbreak

The Ministry of Health and Social Services has recommitted itself to ending the Hepatitis E Outbreak which has claimed 41 lives since December 2017.

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A practical guide to assist partners on WHO emergency health kits

WHO provides lifesaving health care services to displaced populations and host communities in 22 locations in South Sudan

18 February 2019, Juba – To increase access and strengthen the capacity of emergency lifesaving health care services focusing on outbreak response for epidemic-

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Burkina Faso knows, it takes a prepared team to respond to outbreaks and other emergencies

Burkina Faso knows, it takes a prepared team to respond to outbreaks and other emergencies

In emergency situations, such as outbreaks, disasters and mass casualty events, “good intentions” are not enough. Well-prepared teams are imperative to withstand the impact of any emergency, let alone the increasing frequency of them.
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Ministry of Health burial team assists to send the deceased off in a safe a dignified burial

WHO Obtains Laboratory results for Dead Man from DRC to assure Anxious people in Uganda

The World Health Organization (WHO) yesterday provided scientific evidence assuring national authorities and the general public that the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) results of the 46-year-old male who died in DRC and the body repatriated back to Uganda for burial were indeed negative for Ebola.
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Dr. Boris Pavlin, WHO Epidemiologist demonstrates the use of an EWARS mobile phone during the training

With support from WHO, the Ministry of Health to rollout Mobile Phone-Based Surveillance System to every health facility in South Sudan

15 February 2019, Juba – In 2016, with support from WHO and partners, South Sudan was the first country in the world to roll out “EWARS in a box,” the early war

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Dr Moeti visits a pharmaceutical plant in Algeirs, Algeria

WHO reaffirms support to improve health and well-being of Algerians

The WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti has re-affirmed WHO’s support to improve the health and well-being of Algerians. She made the remarks during a courtesy call on His Excellency Ahmed Ouyahia, Prime Minister of the Republic of Algeria.
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2nd African Health Forum in Cabo Verde

Cabo Verde is ready to host 2nd African Health Forum and share good practices on progress towards Universal Health Coverage

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Dr Juliet Nabyonga from Inter- country Support Team for Eastern and Southern Africa making a presentation

Universal Health Coverage: leaving no one behind in the Kingdom of Eswatini

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently conducted the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) scoping exercise in the Kingdom of Eswatini from 28 January to 1 February 2019.

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