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Sierra Leone launches review to reinforce health emergency readiness, response 

Sierra Leone launches review to reinforce health emergency readiness, response 

Sierra Leone today became the second African country, and the fifth…
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A press conference on Universal Health and Preparedness Review took place in Freetown

Sierra Leone steps up capacity for health emergencies and disaster preparedness

Freetown, 1 May 2023 ‒The Government of Sierra Leone is this week…
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Dr Simangele Mthethwa, WHO South Africa NPO (VPD Surveillance) captured during the 2023 measles vaccination campaign, symbolizing determination and responsibility as she inspects vaccines at a vaccination center. Her earnest expression reflects a commitment to eliminating measles in South Africa.

WHO South Africa supported the Measles Vaccination Campaign as a Public Health Response to a measles outbreak in South Africa

In a concerted effort to combat the outbreak of measles and bolster…
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WHO Uganda Cluster Leads say No to SEAH

WHO Uganda continues to build staff capacity in Prevention and Response to Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment

World Health Organization (WHO), with support from the Governments of…
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Tackling hesitancy to boost COVID-19 vaccine uptake in Ghana

Tackling hesitancy to boost COVID-19 vaccine uptake in Ghana

In his wheelchair, armed with a loudhailer, community volunteer…
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Points of Entry disease surveillance training

Uganda trains Points of Entry Disease Surveillance Officers in Lamwo district

The World Health Organization (WHO), I
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Professor Tumaini Nagu, Chief Medical Officer giving a dose of measles vaccination

Tanzania’s road to the “big catch up” of routine vaccination

Manyara - The 2023 Africa Vaccination Week was dubbed “The Big Catch…
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WHO Ethiopia hosts a high-level summit on appropriate use of antimicrobials in Africa

WHO Ethiopia hosts a high-level summit on appropriate use of antimicrobials in Africa

Representatives from 12 countries in Africa are convened in Addis…
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