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Elizabeth Kareri supports data management at one of Kenya’s busiest hospitals, serving a catchment population of 2.6 million people from Nakuru and surrounding counties. She is one of the 875 participants who successfully completed the month-long training.

Expanding access to health data training through virtual learning in Kenya

Nairobi—In 2025, as global health agencies adjusted to tighter…
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Dr Angela Ackon

WHO Supports Ghana’s Ministry of Health to Strengthen Access to Medicines through the Review of the National Medicines Policy

Access to safe, effective, quality-assured, and affordable medicines…
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Ghana Charts Bold New Path for Health Workforce Transformation

With a health workforce density that has more than doubled in the…
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WHO donates vital laboratory equipment and vehicles to the Ministry of Health to strengthen Sierra Leone's health systems.

Freetown, Sierra Leone, April 2025 – The World Health Organization (…
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WHO Zambia/Prudential Partnership

WHO Zambia and Prudential Zambia Partner for Sustainable Healthcare Service Provision

WHO Zambia has partnered with Prudential Zambia to launch the Health…
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Delivery for Impact - Strengthening Ghana’s Health System by Using Data to Improve Quality Healthcare

Ghana has made great strides in ensuring healthcare services are…
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Strengthening the health workforce

Kenya: Strengthening the health workforce

Nairobi – Five years ago, Esther Omagwa was one of only two nurses at…
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Validation of Lesotho's Digital Health Strategy 2025-2030

Lesotho validates its Digital Health Strategy 2025-2030: A step towards transforming Healthcare through Technology

 Maseru – The Ministry of Health of Lesotho, in partnership with…
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Zimbabwe launches Health Workforce Strategy, signs Health Workforce Compact

Harare – Following cabinet’s approval, the Government of…
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Dr Jane Ruth Aceng, The Uganda Minister of Health, launching the report on Refugees migrants and host communities in Uganda.

New joint health system review highlights opportunities for strengthening health care services for refugees and migrant communities in Uganda.

Uganda is the largest refugee-hosting country in Africa and the fifth…
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