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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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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 Country Representative handing over motorbike keys to the Deputy Minister of Health

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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Tanzania expands emergency care through Accelerating Community and Transformative Learning for Basic Emergency Care (ACTxBEC) initiative across 24 regions

Tanzania expands emergency care through Accelerating Community and Transformative Learning for Basic Emergency Care (ACTxBEC) initiative across 24 regions

Dodoma — Tanzania is strengthening nationwide efforts to improve…
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Strengthening vigilance to contain diphtheria in Mauritania

Strengthening vigilance to contain diphtheria in Mauritania

Bassiknou—Long considered a disease of the past, diphtheria continues…
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216 motorbikes, 10 vehicles and 1 truck were part of the equipment that was handed over to the Government

WHO Hands Over Critical Assets to Strengthen Health Systems in Zambia

Lusaka, Zambia – The World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office…
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WHO AFRO team and Senior Government officials

Strengthening cross-border coordination to address health threats in Africa

Brazzaville – As health threats continue to spread across…
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