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Democratic Republic of the Congo declares end of 16th Ebola outbreak

Democratic Republic of the Congo declares end of 16th Ebola outbreak

Kinshasa—The Democratic Republic of the Congo today…
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Global One Health Day Celebration in Somali Region Ethiopia

Global One Health Day Celebration in Somali Region Ethiopia

The 2025 Global One Health Day was celebrated in Jigjiga, Somali…
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WHO Africa endorses roadmap for safeguarding communities in health emergency operations

WHO Africa endorses roadmap for safeguarding communities in health emergency operations

Pretoria—The World Health Organization (WHO) in the African region,…
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JEE

Namibia Conducts Second Joint External Evaluation to Strengthen Health Security

The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS), with support from…
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Coordination Platform Meeting Highlights Joint Action for a Stronger Health System in Ethiopia

Coordination platform meeting highlights joint action for a stronger health system in Ethiopia

The Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) convened a high-level…
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Japan and WHO Restore Health Services and Boost Emergency Response in Tigray 

Japan and WHO Restore Health Services and Boost Emergency Response in Tigray 

PRESS RELEASE Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — 16 October 2025 — The…
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The Pandemic Fund: EPPR project strengthens Ethiopia’s pandemic preparedness with vital ICT and laboratory equipment support

The Pandemic Fund: EPPR project strengthens Ethiopia’s pandemic preparedness with vital ICT and laboratory equipment support

Addis Ababa, 24 September 2025 — The World Health Organization (WHO)…
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Ethiopia Launches National Action Plan for Health Security and One Health Strategic Plan

Ethiopia Launches National Action Plan for Health Security and One Health Strategic Plan

Ethiopia has officially launched the National Action Plan for Health…
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World Mental Health Day (c)Vifo

Opinion: There is no Health without Mental Health by Dr. Moses Ongom, Officer In Charge at WHO Country Office in South Sudan

There is little time for introspection when one is constantly putting…
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Donation

WHO Donates Emergency Medical Supplies to Support Health Services in Conflict-Affected Savannah Region

The recent inter-ethnic conflict in Ghana’s Savannah Region left…
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