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WHO, Africa CDC bolster partnership to tackle health emergencies in Africa

WHO, Africa CDC bolster partnership to tackle health emergencies in Africa

Geneva - From humanitarian crises triggered by conflict to climate-…
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The Seychelles Ministry of health hosts the third regional training of trainers workshop on public health emergency operations centres (pheocs)

The Seychelles Ministry of health hosts the third regional training of trainers workshop on public health emergency operations centres (pheocs)

Seychelles - The Seychelles Ministry of Health is hosting a 3rd…
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Dr Kalumbi Shangula, Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Charles Sagoe-Moses, WHO Representative and Mr Ben Nangombe, Executive Director of MOHSS during the signing and handover ceremony

Namibia and WHO sign a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to boost emergency preparedness

The Ministry of Health has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) of…
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Collaborating for a Rapid and Efficient Response: The Emergency Preparedness and Response Flagship Initiative in Ethiopia

Collaborating for a Rapid and Efficient Response: The Emergency Preparedness and Response Flagship Initiative in Ethiopia

Ethiopia is one of the priority countries benefiting from the World…
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Sierra Leone launches review to reinforce health emergency readiness, response 

Sierra Leone launches review to reinforce health emergency readiness, response 

Freetown ‒ Sierra Leone today became the second African country, and…
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WHO Joint Operational Review (JOR): Humanitarian Response in Northern Ethiopia and Drought emergencies

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently conducted a Joint…
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Cyclone Freddy deepens health risks in worst-hit countries

Cyclone Freddy deepens health risks in worst-hit countries

Brazzaville ‒ The devastation by Tropical Cyclone Freddy is…
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As hundreds of thousands flee Somalia to Ethiopia, UN and partners call for urgent funding

As hundreds of thousands flee Somalia to Ethiopia, UN and partners call for urgent funding

Joint Press Release  22 March 2023 – As needs grow and refugees…
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World Health Organization in Ethiopia steps up health response to Somali refugees

World Health Organization in Ethiopia steps up health response to Somali refugees

16 March 2023, Addis Ababa ‒ Since the beginning of February 2023,…
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Participants at the After Action Review meeting

End of Ebola Outbreak in Uganda: WHO, Ministry of Health Conduct After Action Review

On 11 January 2023, Uganda declared the end of Sudan Ebola virus…
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