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In Madagascar, mobile clinics bolster health surveillance during cyclones

In Madagascar, mobile clinics bolster health surveillance during cyclones

After the Batsirai and Emnati cyclones hit Madagascar’s south-eastern…

Nurses help to put an expectant mother into the ambulance upon referral to the next level health facility. Ambulance services have made it possible for such timely referrals.

WHO/KOICA Project saving lives of mothers and babies in Busoga, Uganda

In many parts of the Busoga region in Eastern Uganda which has an…

Developing the National Health Research Strategic Framework (NHRSF) in Namibia

Developing the National Health Research Strategic Framework (NHRSF) in Namibia

Health research is an essential tool for improving health and health…

Combatting disease threats among people fleeing the Sudan conflict

Combatting disease threats among people fleeing the Sudan conflict

Mary Ukuach Deng, 34, recalls the morning when she and her three…

Dr Kalumbi Shangula, Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Mary Brantuo, WHO Officer-in-Charge, Mr. Ben Nangombe, Executive Director of MHSS, Mrs Philomena Ochurus, Director of Health Information and Research and Mrs Kaura also from the Directorate of Health Information and Research

Namibia improves ability to detect and respond effectively to high priority communicable and non-communicable diseases

19 June 2023 marked the launch of the Integrated Disease Surveillance…

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WHO’s SAFER Initiative is a timely intervention to reduce alcohol-related harm in Uganda

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Integrating COVID-19 Vaccination into routine immunization and primary health care services in Tanzania

Arusha- The World Health Organization declared an end to COVID-19…

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WHO Recognizes long serving staff in Uganda

Kampala-World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized seven members…