Regional Health Data Hub: WHO’s initiative to strengthen informed health action

Regional Health Data Hub: WHO’s initiative to strengthen informed health action

Addis Ababa—The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for…
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Stronger data helps Nigeria reach children missed by polio vaccination

 In Kebbi State, Surajuddeen Lukman has seen how delayed or…
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Ministers of Health from 10 African countries have signed a Cross-Border Collaboration Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen coordination, information-sharing and joint preparedness and response to public health emergencies across borders. The agreement provides a framework for countries to work together before, during and after emergencies, strengthen early detection and response, clarify roles and responsibilities, and support coordinated action along high-risk border areas.

Ten Africa countries sign agreement to strengthens cross-border cooperation for health emergencies

Addis Ababa—Ministers of Health from 10 African countries have signed…
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Community dialogues build trust in Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Community dialogue building trust in Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Nyankunde—In areas affected by the Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD)…
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Ready when the call comes: Uganda cuts emergency response from weeks to hours

Ready when the call comes: Uganda cuts emergency response from weeks to hours

Kampala - Dr Allan Mugarura had just completed a grueling night shift…
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On the frontlines of infection prevention for Ebola control

On the frontlines of infection prevention for Ebola control

Mongbwalu, Democratic Republic of the Congo—In the stifling heat of…
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Commemoration of the African Traditional Medicine Day 2026, Mpumalanga, South Africa

African Traditional Medicine Day 2026: Bridging ancient wisdom and modern healthcare

Kamhlushwa, Mpumalanga | 31 August 2026
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Dr Richard Mouzoko: A humanitarian guided by a sense of duty

Yaoundé, Cameroon—World Humanitarian Day is celebrated on 19 August…
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