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Group photo of WHO representatives, MCAT officers, and programme focal persons from the four countries Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho and South Africa

MCAT South Africa Hub Retreat: Enhancing Health Programmes through Strategic Collaboration

The Multi-Country Assignment Team (MCAT) - South Africa Hub,…
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The house visit to the Shezi home which formed part of the campaign on NCDs in iLembe district.

WHO South Africa Supports National Campaign to Combat Non-Communicable Diseases

South Africa is facing a significant health challenge as Non-…
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Group photo of participants at the training workshop to orient key stakeholders on Triple Elimination and the process of validation

WHO's Technical Support towards South Africa's Path to triple Elimination

In a significant step towards combating the HIV epidemic, the World…
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WHO South Africa EPR team's swift Response to imported cholera cases at the Musina/Beitbridge port of entry working collaboratively with the BMA

WHO South Africa's Swift Response to Imported Cholera Cases in Limpopo Province

On 16 January 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) in South…
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A group photo of participants at the National International Health Regulations (IHR) Committee to review progress toward IHR (2005) implementation, The Capital Menlyn Maine 20-22 November 2023

Review of the progress towards IHR (2005) implementation in South Africa

The National Department of Health (NDOH) , in collaboration with…
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A distinguished lineup from left to right: Dr. John Koku Awoonor-Williams (WHO South Africa), Dr. Sithembile Dlamini-Nqeketo (WHO South Africa) Deputy Minister Sibongiseni Dhlomo (NDOH), Dr. Owen Kaluwa WHO South Africa Representative, Dr Nonhlanhla Dlamini WHO Ethiopia Deputy Country Representative and Mr. Thulani Masilela from the Department of Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation (DPME), captured in a memorable photo moment during SAPHC 2023 in East London.

South Africa Hosts first-ever Primary Health Care Conference

From November 14 to 17, 2023, the National Department of Health (NDOH…
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Public Health Operation Centre steering committee in KwaZulu-Natal, 2-3 November 2023

South Africa Advances Public Health Preparedness: Launching PHEOCs to Strengthen Emergency Response"

The South African National Department of Health (NDOH), in…
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WHO South Africa Staff facilitating group working during the micro plan development session. This session involved prioritization of subdistricts based on access and utilization data

WHO supports efforts to Combat Zero Dose Children in the Eastern Cape Province

To reduce the increasing number of zero dose children in the Eastern…
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WHO officials and experts engaging in hands-on training for environmental surveillance, laying the foundation for the establishment of new ES sites in South Africa, as supported by the World Health Organization.

WHO South Africa provides technical Support to Enhance Environmental Surveillance Expansion in the North West Province

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Group photo of key figures in mental health advocacy.

World Mental Health Day Commemoration: Mental is a universal human right, "Our Minds, Our Rights"

On October 10, 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) South Africa…
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