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International Women’s Day 2026: WHO drives inclusion: screening and equity for women in custody and staff

International Women’s Day 2026: WHO drives inclusion: screening and equity for women in custody and staff

On 9 March 2026, the voices of women in custody at Beau Bassin Women’…
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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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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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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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WHO strengthens responsible suicide reporting to advance Ghana’s mental health agenda

The World Health Organization (WHO), together with the Association…
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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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Guinea-Bissau’s health system receives mobile units, equipment and medical supplies

Guinea-Bissau’s health system receives mobile units, equipment and medical supplies

Bissau—The World Health Organization (WHO) has made a major donation…
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Community Health Workers in Songwe Use Digital Tools to Detect Disease Outbreaks Faster

Community Health Workers in Songwe use digital tools to detect disease outbreaks faster

Songwe – For years, communities in Songwe Region in western Tanzania…
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Strengthening Surveillance to Prevent Hospital-Acquired Infections in Tanzania

Strengthening surveillance to prevent hospital-acquired infections in Tanzania

As part of International Health Regulations (IHR 2005) core…
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WHO supports Burundi to deliver lifesaving emergency health assistance

WHO supports Burundi to deliver lifesaving emergency health assistance

Busuma, Burundi—Burundi is facing a growing humanitarian emergency as…
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