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Sierra Leone launches review to reinforce health emergency readiness, response 

Sierra Leone launches review to reinforce health emergency readiness, response 

Freetown ‒ Sierra Leone today became the second African country, and…
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Sierra Leone launches review to reinforce health emergency readiness, response 

Sierra Leone launches review to reinforce health emergency readiness, response 

Freetown ‒ Sierra Leone today became the second African country, and…
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Sierra Leone launches review to reinforce health emergency readiness, response 

Sierra Leone launches review to reinforce health emergency readiness, response 

Freetown ‒ Sierra Leone today became the second African country, and…
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Collaborating for a Rapid and Efficient Response: The Emergency Preparedness and Response Flagship Initiative in Ethiopia

Collaborating for a Rapid and Efficient Response: The Emergency Preparedness and Response Flagship Initiative in Ethiopia

Ethiopia is one of the priority countries benefiting from the World…
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Dr Simangele Mthethwa, WHO South Africa NPO (VPD Surveillance) captured during the 2023 measles vaccination campaign, symbolizing determination and responsibility as she inspects vaccines at a vaccination center. Her earnest expression reflects a commitment to eliminating measles in South Africa.

WHO South Africa supported the Measles Vaccination Campaign as a Public Health Response to a measles outbreak in South Africa

In a concerted effort to combat the outbreak of measles and bolster…
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Points of Entry disease surveillance training

Uganda trains Points of Entry Disease Surveillance Officers in Lamwo district

The World Health Organization (WHO), International Organization for…
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Tackling hesitancy to boost COVID-19 vaccine uptake in Ghana

Tackling hesitancy to boost COVID-19 vaccine uptake in Ghana

Accra – In his wheelchair, armed with a loudhailer, community…
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WHO Ethiopia hosts a high-level summit on appropriate use of antimicrobials in Africa

WHO Ethiopia hosts a high-level summit on appropriate use of antimicrobials in Africa

Representatives from 12 countries in Africa are convened in Addis…
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Zimbabwe conducts a cholera simulation exercise to improve readiness and response

By Vivian Mugarisi Kadoma, Zimbabwe - To improve capacities for…
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Ayalaga Ward

African Vaccination Week: A global campaign “The Big Catchup” impacting remote communities

Manyara - A big gray cloud dims the sun for a small crowd seated on…
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