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Dr Joseph Okwororo - Rapid responder

Dr Joseph Okwororo, rapid responder

Dr Joseph Okwororo has been a medical professional for 21 years.…
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WHO Provides Urgent Medical Support to Ghana to Combat Meningitis Outbreak

Ghana is experiencing a worsening bacterial  meningitis outbreak…
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Ministry of Health with Support from WHO reactivates the Infectious Disease Unit (IDU) In Nimule to enhance cross border public health security in South Sudan

Ministry of Health with support from WHO reactivates the Infectious Disease Unit (IDU) In Nimule to enhance cross border public health security in South Sudan

Juba - To improve capacity for treatment of infectious diseases and…
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Sustaining efforts to end river blindness disease in Congo

Sustaining efforts to end river blindness disease in Congo

Brazzaville – Onchocerciasis – commonly known as river…
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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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