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WHO strengthens Sierra Leone’s mpox response

As Sierra Leone continues to report new cases of mpox, the Ministry…
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Monitoring health system availability in fragile settings: HeRAMS deployment in western Oromia, Ethiopia

Monitoring health system availability in fragile settings: HeRAMS deployment in western Oromia, Ethiopia

Disruptions to health systems, particularly in crisis-affected…
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In the middle; WHO Botswana Technical Officer, Boingotlo Ramontshonyana next to PMH Superintendent Dr Machacha (right)

Promoting safety through clean hands: PMH marks World Hand Hygiene Day

Princess Marina Hospital (PMH) joined the global health community in…
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Mpox patients helping to drive awareness in Sierra Leone

Freetown, Sierra Leone - While Sierra Leone is stepping up…
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Enhancing Epidemic Intelligence in Ethiopia: Lessons from the EIOS Capacity-Building Workshop

Enhancing epidemic intelligence in Ethiopia: lessons from the EIOS capacity-building workshop

Timely detection and response to public health threats are essential…
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WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus with health ministers from Member States that co-sponsored the resolution establishing 17 November as World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day at the 78th World Health Assembly.

World Health Assembly endorses 17 November as World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day: South Africa and Nigeria lead Member States in advancing a dedicated Global Day of Action

Pretoria, South Africa/ Geneva, Switzerland Member States at the 78th…
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Ghana Strengthens Immunization Capacity for a Nationwide Training for Health Managers

Ghana, with support from WHO, Gavi, and partners, is rolling out…
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Launch of the Africa Vaccination Week in Lilongwe, Malawi

Malawi Launches National Immunization Strategy During African Vaccination Week

Lilongwe – The Government of Malawi, through the Ministry of Health,…
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