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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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The AVoHC Surge training is underway in Lilongwe

Malawi Strengthens Emergency Preparedness with Launch of Second AVoHC–SURGE Cohort

Lilongwe-Malawi has launched the second cohort of emergency responder…
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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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Catherine Kemuto from Gatwekera in Kibera sub-county, Nairobi County

How Kenya's Health System is Responding to Devastating Floods

Catherine Kemuto had no warning when the floodwaters came. The 32-…
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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 development of 2nd generation National Action Plan for Health Security

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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