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Advancing access to sexual and reproductive health services in South Sudan

Advancing access to sexual and reproductive health services in South Sudan

Juba ‒ In an effort to address severely limited access to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) services in South Sudan, the Ministry of Health, with

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From left; WHO Botswana focal person, Dr. Tebogo Madidimalo with a trainee and ToT

National training drive boosts cervical cancer prevention efforts in Botswana

In a continued effort to reduce the burden of cervical cancer, the Ministry of Health, supported by the World Health Organization (WHO) and other key

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Tackling mpox through GOARN support and local collaboration in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Tackling mpox through global and local collaboration in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Kinshasa – Mpox continues to strain the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s health system.

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Tanzania Receives Vital Medical Equipment to Boost Marburg Recovery Efforts

WHO Strengthens Tanzania’s Recovery from Marburg Outbreak with Critical Medical Equipment

Biharamulo – The World Health Organization (WHO) has reinforced its support to Tanzania’s post-Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) recovery by handing over essential medical equipm

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Sierra Leone moves closer to Universal Health Coverage with high-level engagement on draft SLAUHC Bill

Freetown - Sierra Leone has taken a critical step toward advancing Universal Health Coverage (UHC) with the convening of a high-level policy dialogue

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Ethiopia Takes Bold Strides on Health Taxes to Drive Universal Health Coverage

Ethiopia Takes Bold Strides on Health Taxes to Drive Universal Health Coverage

WHO applauds Parliament and Ministry of Health for championing legislative reforms on health taxes
 

Adama, Ethiopia | June 2025

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National Assessment of Dagu Electronic Logistics Management Information System Assessment Findings

Ethiopia moves toward smarter health and nutrition supply chain management

National Assessment of Dagu Electronic Logistics Management Information System Assessment Findings
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"I believe the dose reduces the risk of polio for my child"- Suzgika Gondwe

Strengthening Immunity, One Dose at a Time: Malawi’s IPV2 Success Story

In the heart of Southern Africa, Malawi has taken a bold step in the

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