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WHO staff, the local health workers collect sample (swap) from the wound for laboratory testing

Uniting for Action: WHO Leads the Fight Against Buruli Ulcer in Nigeria

A few months ago, life took a sudden twist for 57-year-old Angela…
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Strengthening healthcare across life stages: WHO supported MoH to empower Moyamba district with quality improvement training.

Moyamba District, Sierra Leone – February 2025 – In a notable effort…
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Sample collection from a bird suspected for H5N1 by Kano state and WHO staff under the one health team

WHO commits to enhancing Nigeria's capacity to tackle influenza threat

Kano, 24 February, 2025- Following an alert of a highly pathogenic…
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Uganda’s final push to end Ebola

Uganda’s final push to end Ebola

Uganda has entered a crucial 42-day countdown in its battle against…
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WHO Angola Participates in High-Level Cholera Response Mission in Bengo

WHO Angola Participates in High-Level Cholera Response Mission in Bengo

Bengo, 22 February 2025 – The World Health Organization (WHO)…
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From left: Faridun Nazriev (External Relations Officer), Stéphanie Seydoux (Director-General’s Envoy for Multilateral Affairs), Shenaaz EL-Halabi, (WHO South Africa Country Representative) and Jose Sambo (Protocol Officer) at the meeting in Johannesburg.

WHO participates in the first G20 foreign ministers’ meeting

WHO participated in the First G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, held on…
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WHO Strengthens Marburg Response and Cross-Border Collaboration in Tanzania

WHO Strengthens Marburg Response and Cross-Border Collaboration in Tanzania

Biharamulo – The World Health Organization (WHO), in…
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HIV testing lab

WHO visits HIV testing centre lab: A step into cutting-edge technology

There is nothing as intriguing as getting firsthand information and…
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