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WHO Ghana strengthens emergency preparedness through business continuity simulation exercise

The World Health Organization (WHO) Ghana Country Office has…
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African countries chart path for safe use of emerging genetic technologies in disease control

Experts from across Africa have taken a significant step towards…
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Ghana strengthens pandemic preparedness through global simulation exercise

Ghana has strengthened its readiness to respond to future public…
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Tanzania Advances Emergency Medical Team Readiness with EMT 10 Steps and Emergency Medical Team Coordination Cell EMTCC Training 

Tanzania Advances Emergency Medical Team Readiness with EMT 10 Steps and Emergency Medical Team Coordination Cell EMTCC Training 

Morogoro — As part of its commitment to strengthening…
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The investments support Zambia’s ability to identify suspected cases early, respond rapidly, and limit potential spread

WHO Hands Over Ebola Preparedness Supplies to Strengthen Zambia’s Readiness

Lusaka, Zambia - The World Health Organization (WHO) has handed over…
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Tanzania Validates Emergency Responders’ Deployment Guideline Through National Table-Top Simulation

Tanzania Validates Emergency Responders’ Deployment Guideline Through National Table-Top Simulation

The Government of Tanzania strengthened its commitment to improving…
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WHO donates critical supplies as Ghana intensifies Ebola preparedness efforts

The recent declaration of an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic…
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WHO and Pandemic Fund support Sierra Leone’s emergency response with donation of 16 motorbikes

Freetown - The Ministry of Health (MoH) and the National Public…
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WHO Zambia is providing guidance for early detection, rapid response, effective coordination, and equitable access to services during future pandemics

Strengthening Zambia’s Readiness for Health Emergencies: From Surveillance to Pandemic Preparedness

Lusaka, Zambia – As countries in the region respond to ongoing Ebola…
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Hantavirus: Cameroon reassures and strengthens its health monitoring system

Yaoundé, May 15, 2026. In response to concerns raised by the…
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