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Rapid response bring relief to flood-affected communities in Kenya

Rapid response brings relief to flood-affected communities in Kenya

Nairobi ‒ This year’s long rainy season, which typically lasts from…

HeRAMS Workshop Strengthens Healthcare Decision-making and Resilience in Afar Ethiopia

HeRAMS workshop strengthens healthcare decision-making and resilience in Afar Ethiopia

In Semera-Logoa City on May 1st and 2nd, 2024, the Ministry of Health…

Two participants in the Stakeholders' Roundtable walking the talk.

High hopes for Mauritian obesity roadmap

Mauritius recently made a significant step forward in its ongoing…

African region’s first-ever health workforce investment charter launched

African region’s first-ever health workforce investment charter launched

Windhoek – The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for…

Integration of Public Health Rapid Response Teams (RRTs) and Emergency Medical Teams (EMTs) for Effective Health Emergency Health Response

Integration of Public Health Rapid Response Teams (RRTs) and Emergency Medical Teams (EMTs) for Effective Health Emergency Response

In the face of global health emergencies, timely and effective…

Central Equatoria State embarked on a comprehensive approach to preparedness by developing hazard-specific contingency plans at the county level

South Sudan’s Central Equatoria State strengthens disasters and emergency preparedness and response capabilities

In a world where emergencies and disasters can strike at any moment…

Namibia reaches key milestone in eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV and hepatitis B

Namibia reaches key milestone in eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV and hepatitis B

Windhoek – Namibia has become the first country in Africa – and the…

First-Line Support for Gender-Based Violence Survivors: Success in Mekelle

First-Line Support for Gender-Based Violence Survivors: Success in Mekelle