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Outbreak and other emergencies

Weekly Bulletin on Outbreak and other Emergencies: Week 12: 16 – 22 March 2026

This Weekly Bulletin focuses on public health emergencies occurring in the WHO African region. This week’s articles cover:

  • Floods in Kenya
  • Floods and Landslide in Ethiopia
  • Cholera in Mozambique

Week 12: 16 – 22 March 2026

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Featured Topic

Polio

Polio is a highly infectious viral disease that it invades the nervous system, and can cause total paralysis in a matter of hours.

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A Polio Survivor’s Call to Reach Zero-Dose Children in Edo

13 July 2026
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Ethiopia Intensifies Polio Prevention in Cross-Border and Refugee Communities

10 July 2026
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Nationwide Polio campaign reinforces child health protection in Botswana

23 June 2026
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Regional Initiative in Dakar targets critical data quality gaps to strengthen polio eradication efforts across Africa

22 June 2026