Uganda launches new initiative to strengthen emergency care and save lives

Uganda launches new initiative to strengthen emergency care and save lives

Kampala, Uganda – Every day across Uganda, health workers face life-…
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Representatives from Gavi, the Ministry of Health, WHO and UNICEF during a visit to Serekunda Health Centre to support efforts to reach every child with life-saving vaccines.

Beyond the Numbers: How Gavi's Support Is Helping The Gambia Move Towards Reaching Every Child with Life-Saving Vaccines

Haruna Darboe stood beside the weighing scale, watching closely as a…
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WHO AFRO, Africa CDC convene third annual health workforce technical review meeting

WHO and Africa CDC jointly convened the Third Annual Technical Review…
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WHO and Africa CDC build capacity of directors of human resources for health on budget negotiations

WHO and Africa CDC co-convened the first-ever training on Budget…
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In August, the Kenya National Public Health Institute, with support from WHO and the International Organization for Migration, trained 35 health workers and engaged 45 border stakeholders from three priority points of entry: the Busia and Malaba One-Stop Border Posts in Busia county, and Lwakhakha in Bungoma county.

Kenya Strengthens Ebola Readiness at Its Busiest Land Border

Nairobi - "We knew Ebola was in Congo and Uganda not much more than…
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WHO-trained Rapid Responders evaluate the aftermath of the April 29th flash flood in Mai Mahiu, offering essential health support to affected communities.

Preparing Kenya’s Health System for Potential El Niño-Related Flooding

Nairobi- Kenya is preparing for possible health risks linked to the…
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Adapting care to an evolving Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic

Adapting care to an evolving Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Bunia—When Dr Patrick Oparpio, a gynaecologist in Bunia, Ituri…
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Regional Health Data Hub: WHO’s initiative to strengthen informed health action

Regional Health Data Hub: WHO’s initiative to strengthen informed health action

Addis Ababa—The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for…
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