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Leveraging Ebola lessons to mitigate COVID-19 impact

Leveraging Ebola lessons to mitigate COVID-19 impact

With only 7766 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 125 deaths, Sierra…
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the World Health Organization (WHO) is enhancing the capacity of the implementing regions and partners to ensure the sustainability of the initiative and other inventions even after the implementation period.

Sustaining the mental health agenda in Ghana

The World Health Organization (WHO) is enhancing the capacity of the…
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IDSR Training of Trainers participants showing WHO's dedication to enhancing disease surveillance capabilities and bolstering national health emergency preparedness

Empowering Health Champions: WHO's Role in Advancing Disease Surveillance in South Africa

In a significant stride towards strengthening public health…
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Hon VP, Chief Dr. Jewel Howard Taylor greets WHO Country Representative during the launch of the WBFW in Liberia

Vice President Dr. Jewel. Howard Taylor urges the public to prioritize breastfeeding for healthy future generations

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Drafting a manual on alcohol use disorders in Uganda

Ministry of Health drafts manual to address alcohol use disorders in Uganda

Jinja. Uganda, like many other countries, faces significant…
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The WHO country Representative and ED, NPHCDA led a delegate on advocacy visit to Zamfara State governor, Dauda Lawal.

Stakeholders and Zamfara Governor agree on collaborative action for health system strengthening  

Zamfara, 11 August, 2023 - The Central tenet of Universal Healthcare…
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WR during his visit with colleagues at the Kebbi State field office

WHO commends Kebbi State for innovative strategies in reaching 600,000 vulnerable children with vaccines

Kebbi, 11 August, 2023 - In a recent visit to Kebbi in North West…
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Mr. Ben Nangome, Executive Director and Ms Petronella Masabane, Deputy Executive Director of Ministry of Health and Social Services

Namibia’s path to triple elimination status of mother-to-child transmission (eMTCT) of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B virus (HBV)

This week Namibia is hosting a team from the Regional Validation…
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