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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…
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Preliminary meeting before the launching of the immunization campaign against meningitis

Meningitis epidemic: WHO Niger steps up response efforts.

Located in the African meningitis belt, Niger is one of the 26 ‘…
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Addressing Ethiopia's Humanitarian Crisis: Urgent Action Needed to Save Lives

Addressing Ethiopia's humanitarian needs: Urgent action needed to save lives

Ethiopia is facing one of its most severe humanitarian crises in…
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Saving lives and building resilience: what we learn from nutrition in emergencies response in Ethiopia during 2023

Saving lives and building resilience: what we learn from nutrition in emergencies response in Ethiopia during 2023

Ethiopia's conflict-affected regions faced many challenges, including…
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Cholera Treatment Centre

Scaling Up Cholera Testing in Zimbabwe: Training Boosts Cholera Testing Rates in Zimbabwe

Harare - To ramp up testing for cholera in Zimbabwe, the World Health…
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World Health Organization supports efforts to restore Health Information Systems in Northern Ethiopia

World Health Organization supports efforts to restore Health Information Systems in Northern Ethiopia

In the wake of the internal armed conflict that ravaged the regions…
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Ethiopia Strengthens Emergency Response with One Health Rapid Response Team Training

Ethiopia Strengthens Emergency Response with One Health Rapid Response Team Training

Ethiopia has taken a significant step forward in fortifying its…
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Public Health Situation Analysis (PHSA)

Public Health Situation Analysis (PHSA)

The government of Ethiopia’s most recent assessment of food…
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Participants at the Liberia's Joint Risk Assessment of Three Prioritized Zoonotic Diseases.

Addressing Health Emergencies Using the One Health Approach: Insights from Liberia's Joint Risk Assessment of Three Prioritized Zoonotic Diseases.

Monrovia, April 12, Using a One Health approach, the Ministry of…
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Digital Learning Platform (DLP) to enhance preparedness and response to health emergencies.

Namibia embrace Digital Learning Platform (DLP) to enhance preparedness and response to Public Health Events

In September 2022, Namibia joined other Member States in the WHO…
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