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FCDO Kagera Field Visit - Mutukula point of entry

From outbreak to readiness: High-level visit highlights stronger health security in Kagera

Kagera — During a recent high-level visit to Kagera Region, senior…
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President Hichilema endorses Zambia’s Health Compact: A bold step toward Universal Health Coverage

President Hichilema endorses Zambia’s Health Compact: A bold step toward Universal Health Coverage

Zambia has taken a historic step toward strengthening its health…
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IDSR

Namibia Enhances capacity building on detection and reporting Through Review of IDSR Training Materials

The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS), with technical…
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RC75

RC75 Opening Ceremony: A moment of national and regional pride

The 75th session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa (RC75)…
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WHO, SEEG and Partners Support Angola in Strengthening Health Systems

WHO, SEEG and Partners Support Angola in Strengthening Health Systems

Luanda, 28 July 2025 – In response to the ongoing cholera outbreak in…
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WHO, SEEG, and Partners Support Angola’s Drive to Strengthen Health Systems

WHO, SEEG, and Partners Support Angola’s Drive to Strengthen Health Systems

Luanda, 28 July 2025 – In response to Angola’s ongoing cholera…
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Health Development Partners’ Retreat Strengthens Coordination for Better Health Outcomes in Uganda

Health Development Partners’ Retreat Strengthens Coordination for Better Health Outcomes in Uganda

The Health Development Partners (HDP) Retreat convened at the WHO…
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The World Health Organization (WHO), in partnership with the Ministry of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation-Uganda, and Makerere University, celebrated two significant milestones at the Uganda Public Health Institute: the 9th graduation of Public Health Field Epidemiologists and the inaugural graduation of Laboratory Leadership Fellows. This event highlighted Uganda’s ongoing commitment to strengthening its public health workforce,

WHO, CDC, and Partners Celebrate the 9th Graduation of Public Health Field Epidemiologists and Laboratory Leadership Fellows in Uganda

The World Health Organization (WHO), in partnership with the Ministry…
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Uganda launches second National Action Plan for Health Security

Uganda launches second National Action Plan for Health Security

Kampala – The Government of Uganda, through the Office of the Prime…
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National training for trainers on the electronic surveillance (eSURV) Companion App

Namibia Enhances Technical Capacity for the Deployment of the eSURV Companion App

The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) with support from…
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