Aerial view of the Sota rural health facility in Ituri province, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, where WHO is supporting the Ebola response.

A small clinic becomes the frontline: how Sota is learning to fight Ebola while still treating everyday illness

In Sota, a remote rural health facility in Ituri province in eastern…
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World Health Organization Health Planning Advisor, Dr. Selassi D’Almeida, leads technical discussions with national stakeholders during the engagement on strengthening health research governance and ethics systems in The Gambia.

WHO and The Gambia Partner to Strengthen National Health Research Governance

The Government of The Gambia, through the Ministry of Health and the…
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The Republic of the Congo strengthens Ebola preparedness at points of entry

The Republic of the Congo strengthens Ebola preparedness at points of entry

Brazzaville—Dorothée Bendza, a health control officer, has been…
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Lesotho strengthens immunization services

Lesotho strengthens immunization services

Maseru— For many communities in Lesotho, especially those in remote…
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In the frontlines of a safe and dignified Ebola outbreak response in Uganda

In the frontlines of a safe and dignified Ebola outbreak response in Uganda

Kampala—It is Sunday, but Dr Chris Opesen’s day started at 05:30.…
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Zimbabwe strengthens health workforce to advance universal health coverage

Zimbabwe strengthens health workforce to advance universal health coverage

Harare—“The community will benefit from the improved knowledge I will…
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Botswana steps up readiness for Bundibugyo Virus Disease

Following the ongoing outbreak of Bundibugyo Virus Disease (BVD) in…
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Bringing HIV care closer to people in The Gambia

Bringing HIV care closer to people in The Gambia

Banjul—In The Gambia, a visit to the clinic for HIV services is no…
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