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Burundi investigates illness that has caused five deaths

Burundi investigates illness that has caused five deaths

Bujumbura—The health authorities in Burundi, with support from the…
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Dr Fiona Braka

WHO Donates Over $1 Million in Medical Supplies to Strengthen Laboratory Systems in Ghana

The World Health Organization has donated medical supplies and…
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Dr Fiona Braka

Ghana advances health security with completion of NAPHS prioritisation workshop

Ghana has taken a major step forward in strengthening its health…
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Dr Sally-Ann Ohene

Ghana identifies priority areas to strengthen cholera prevention and control

Ghana has taken a major step toward preventing and controlling…
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Dr Sally-Ann Ohene

Strengthening Partner Coordination for Health Security

Ghana, like many countries in the WHO Africa Region, remains…
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Rapid response, strong results: WHO reviews Marburg response in Ethiopia

Rapid response, strong results: WHO reviews Marburg response in Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — March 2026 The World Health Organization…
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WHO supports Burundi to deliver lifesaving emergency health assistance

WHO supports Burundi to deliver lifesaving emergency health assistance

Busuma, Burundi—Burundi is facing a growing humanitarian emergency as…
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Angola strengthens health security with advances in compliance with International Health Regulations

Angola has taken a decisive step towards strengthening national…
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Kenya moves toward establishing Africa’s second military emergency medical team. Photo credit: WHO / Ardo Farah

Kenya moves toward establishing Africa’s second military emergency medical team

Nairobi - Kenya is taking a significant step toward strengthening its…
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From data to decisions: strengthening health security in Africa

From data to decisions: strengthening health security in Africa

Nairobi—Across the African region, health threats are increasingly…
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