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Prioritizing mental health and wellbeing during times of crisis at WHO Uganda: Resilience in the face of change

Prioritizing mental health and wellbeing during times of crisis at WHO Uganda: Resilience in the face of change

The year 2025 has been one of profound transformation at World Health Organization (WHO), and the global United Nations (UN) due to the changing funding environment—testing the

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mpox

WHO’s investment of more than USD 300,000 to the ‘Enhanced Mpox Response Campaign’ in Sierra Leone contributes to a 50% decline in mpox cases.

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polio

Calumbo reinforces national polio vaccination effort

Surrounded by the wide Kwanza River, the municipal

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WHO Africa, International Vaccine Institute sign agreement to boost vaccine production in Africa

WHO Africa, International Vaccine Institute sign agreement to boost vaccine production in Africa

The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa and the International Vaccine Institute (IVI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen their strategic collaboration in support of vaccine equity, local production, and health innovation across the region.
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women’s, children’s, and adolescents’ health

African health ministers call for accelerating progress in women’s, children’s, and adolescents’ health by transforming health systems

At the 75th Session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa, Ministers of Health and high-level delegates converged to reaffirm their commitment to the health and well-being of women, children, and adolescents.
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Lassa Fever Sensitization in Benue

Benue State, WHO expands Lassa Fever response with community-level outreach campaigns

Makurdi, Lassa fever continues to pose a major public health challenge in Nigeria and across West Africa.

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From outbreaks to sustainability: African ministers commit to accelerate polio endgame

From outbreaks to sustainability: African ministers commit to accelerate polio endgame

Lusaka – African health minister have pledged renewed action to end all forms of polio and safeguard the gains of eradication that ha

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African Health Leaders, Partners Call for Greater Investment in Integrated NCD Services

African health leaders, partners call for greater investment in integrated NCD services

African health ministers and partners are calling for increased investment in integrated health services to address the growing burden of severe noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), particularly those affecting women and underserved populations across the region.
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