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Meeting between WHO team and Uganda's National Drug Authority

Strengthening Uganda’s medical products regulatory systems for improved health outcomes

Uganda is set to advance its pharmaceutical regulatory capacity and…
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Diálogo Comunitário em Lago, Niassa, Reforça Soluções para Aumentar a Cobertura Vacinal

No distrito de Lago, província do Niassa, mais de 40 líderes –…
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Tanzania confirms outbreak of Marburg virus disease

Tanzania confirms outbreak of Marburg virus disease

Dodoma – Tanzania today confirmed an outbreak of Marburg virus…
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WHO Representative Leads Field Visit to Cholera Treatment Centres in Luanda Hotspots

WHO Representative Visits Cholera Hotspot in Luanda with Minister of Health

Luanda, Angola – Dr Zabulon Yoti, the World Health Organization (WHO…
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WHO Representative Leads Field Visit to Cholera Treatment Centres in Luanda Hotspots

WHO Representative Visits Cholera Hotspot in Luanda with Minister of Health

Luanda, Angola – Dr Zabulon Yoti, the World Health Organization (WHO…
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WHO Representative Leads Field Visit to Cholera Treatment Centres in Luanda Hotspots

WHO Representative Visits Cholera Hotspot in Luanda with Minister of Health

Luanda, Angola – Dr Zabulon Yoti, the World Health Organization (WHO…
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The human papillomavirus (HPV) single-dose schedule elevated the total number of vaccinated girls in Ethiopia to over 13 million

The human papillomavirus (HPV) single-dose schedule elevated the total number of vaccinated girls in Ethiopia to over 13 million

The Ministry of Health of Ethiopia in its effort to prevent cervical…
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The nEMT team at Lwampanga Health Centr III, Nakasongola

Uganda deploys national Emergency Medical Team to support mpox response

Kampala. The World Health Organization (WHO) with funding from the…
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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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WHO support for Tanzania’s response to suspected Marburg virus disease outbreak

WHO support for Tanzania’s response to suspected Marburg virus disease outbreak

Brazzaville – Following reports of suspected cases of viral…
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