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Ethiopia Launches Pandemic Fund Mega Project Against Potential Pandemics

Ethiopia launches the Pandemic Fund mega project against potential pandemics

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. In a remarkable move towards…

WHO South Africa EPR team's swift Response to imported cholera cases at the Musina/Beitbridge port of entry working collaboratively with the BMA

WHO South Africa's Swift Response to Imported Cholera Cases in Limpopo Province

On 16 January 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) in South…

Angola reinforces cholera preparedness and response measures

Angola reinforces cholera preparedness and response measures

Luanda – With ongoing cholera outbreaks in neighbouring countries,…

Ramping up response to curb Zimbabwe cholera outbreak

Ramping up response to curb Zimbabwe cholera outbreak

Harare – Forty-six-year-old Goodluck Moyo* from Chitungwiza, a town…

Establishment of the Public Health Emergency Operations Centre in Mauritius Ministry of Health and Wellness – a key milestone for greater health security in Mauritius

Public health emergencies arising from multi hazards and …

Mauritius upscales Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response

Mauritius upscales Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response

The Covid-19 pandemic has left major impact globally. Mauritius has…

Setting up of a CTC on a raised platform in Budiriro

Decentralized cholera response: Bridging the gap in Harare's hotspot communities

By Vivian Mugarisi Harare, Zimbabwe - The recent surge in cholera…

Supporting flood emergency response in Congo

Supporting flood emergency response in Congo

Brazzaville ‒ Widespread flooding due to unusually heavy rainfall in…

WHO Donates Medical Supplies to Support Fuel Tanker Explosion Response in Bong County

The World Health Organization (WHO) has donated emergency medical…

WHO Donates Medical Supplies to Support Fuel Tanker Explosion Response in Bong County

World Health Organization (WHO) has donated emergency medical…