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WHO officials and experts engaging in hands-on training for environmental surveillance, laying the foundation for the establishment of new ES sites in South Africa, as supported by the World Health Organization.

WHO South Africa provides technical Support to Enhance Environmental Surveillance Expansion in the North West Province

The National Department of Health (NDOH) in South Africa, with…
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Mr Ben Nangombe, Executive Director of the Ministry of Health and Social Services with Dr Mary Brantuo, WHO Namibia OIC colleagues from AFRO, Geneva and participants from 12 member states f

AFRO builds capacity of 12 member states to improve antimicrobial resistance surveillance

The Regional Office for Africa (AFRO), WHO Geneva in collaboration…
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Training on the use of a genomics costing tool in Namibia

Towards sustainable genomics: training on the use of a genomics costing tool in Namibia

Ever wondered how much will it cost a laboratory to implement routine…
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Zambia prioritizes zoonotic diseases

Zambia prioritizes zoonotic diseases

In a step to enhance public health preparedness and protecting the…
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WHO supports Rodrigues outer island to conduct risk profiling workshop using the Strategic Toolkit for Assessing Risks (STAR)

The Rodrigues Health Commission, Mauritius Ministry of Health and…
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Multi-hazard Emergency, Preparedness and Response Plan disseminated in districts

Multi-hazard Emergency, Preparedness and Response Plan disseminated in districts

In the wake of several public health events that have unfolded in the…
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Validation of the National Action Plan for Health Security in April 2023 in Mauritius

Mauritius validates its National Action Plan for Health Security

The Ministry of Health and Wellness partnered with the World Health…
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Health minister Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng launches yellow fever immunisation

Uganda Launches National Yellow Fever Vaccination Campaign  

Lira. Uganda has embarked on a national program to safeguard its…
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National public health risk profiling workshop using the Strategic Toolkit for Assessing Risks (STAR) in February 2023 in Mauritius

WHO supports Mauritius to conduct national public health risk profiling workshop using the Strategic Toolkit for Assessing Risks (STAR)

Mauritius conducted a national public health risk profiling exercise…
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Handing over equipment

WHO delivers medical supplies to support drought and food insecurity interventions in Uganda

Karamoja – The World Health Organization (WHO) Uganda has started…
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