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WHO South Africa EPR team's swift Response to imported cholera cases at the Musina/Beitbridge port of entry working collaboratively with the BMA

WHO South Africa's Swift Response to Imported Cholera Cases in Limpopo Province

On 16 January 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO

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WHO pledges support for government’s health agenda in northeast Nigeria

Borno, 31 January, 2024 - In a significant development aimed at tackling the pressing public health challenges in northeast Nigeria, the World Health Organ

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Angola's Achievements in Combating NTDs: The Inspiring Story of Dérica Landa

Dérica Landa, a determined young Angol

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Sustaining the fight against neglected tropical disease in South Sudan

Sustaining the fight against neglected tropical diseases in South Sudan

Juba – In South Sudan, 19 of the 20 neglected tropical diseases are endemic, posing a huge health threat.

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Launch of OCV campaign

Press Release: Zimbabwe launches cholera vaccination to curb the spread

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Restoring hope to displaced Plateau State communities through coordinated humanitarian response

Jos, 26 January, 2024 - While the world was celebrating Christmas on 25 December 2023, the people of Bokkos, Barkin Ladi and Mangu Local Government Areas (LGA)

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Tackling challenges to improve cholera treatment in Zambia’s hardest-hit district

Tackling challenges to improve cholera treatment in Zambia’s hardest-hit district

Lusaka ‒ Imeldah Chulu lives near Matero level 1 hospital in Lusaka District, Zambia.

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Angola reinforces cholera preparedness and response measures

Angola reinforces cholera preparedness and response measures

Luanda – With ongoing cholera outbreaks in neighbouring countries, Angola is stepping up preparedness measures to ef

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