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Enhancing capacity for my malaria vaccine introduction and rollout in Africa through experience sharing

Enhancing capacity for malaria vaccine introduction and rollout in Africa through experience sharing

As part of efforts to support the wider introduction and rollout of the malaria vaccine, the World Health Organization (WHO), PATH and other partners convened stakeholders from  Nigeria, Guinea, Cote d’Ivoire and Liberia to learn from Ghana’s malaria vaccination experience on 16-18 April in Accra, Ghana, and ensure adequate preparation towards new introductions and rollout across these countries.
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Two participants in the Stakeholders' Roundtable walking the talk.

High hopes for Mauritian obesity roadmap

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Rapid response bring relief to flood-affected communities in Kenya

Rapid response bring relief to flood-affected communities in Kenya

Nairobi ‒ This year’s long rainy season, which typically lasts from March to May every year, has hit Kenya hard, with unexpected heavy rainfall and widespread f

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HeRAMS Workshop Strengthens Healthcare Decision-making and Resilience in Afar Ethiopia

HeRAMS workshop strengthens healthcare decision-making and resilience in Afar Ethiopia

In Semera-Logoa City on May 1st and 2nd, 2024, the Ministry of Health, the Afar Regional Health Bureau, the Ethiopian Public Health Institute, and the

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Namibia reaches key milestone in eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV and hepatitis B  

Namibia reaches key milestone in eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV and hepatitis B  

Windhoek – Namibia has become the first country in Africa – and the first high-burden country in the world - to reac

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First-Line Support for Gender-Based Violence Survivors: Success in Mekelle  

First-Line Support for Gender-Based Violence Survivors: Success in Mekelle  

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African region’s first-ever health workforce investment charter launched

African region’s first-ever health workforce investment charter launched

Windhoek – The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa and partner organizations today launched t

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Integration of Public Health Rapid Response Teams (RRTs) and Emergency Medical Teams (EMTs) for Effective Health Emergency Health Response

Integration of Public Health Rapid Response Teams (RRTs) and Emergency Medical Teams (EMTs) for Effective Health Emergency Response

In the face of global health emergencies, timely and effective response measures are critical for saving lives and mitigating the impact of crises.

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