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WHO’s SURGE team visiting the National Emergency Operation Centre at the Ministry of Defense Justice and Security, Gaborone

Enhancing Botswana`s emergency preparedness and response capacity beyond COVID-19: The SURGE Initiative

Each year, more than 100 health emergencies occur in the African…
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Sierra Leone marks two years since first COVID-19 case

Looking back on progress as Sierra Leone marks two years since first COVID-19 case

Freetown, 31 March 2022 – Exactly two years ago today, the first case…
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WHO’s SURGE team visiting the National Emergency Operation Centre at the Ministry of Defense Justice and Security, Gaborone

Enhancing Botswana`s emergency preparedness and response capacity beyond COVID-19: The SURGE Initiative

Each year, more than 100 health emergencies occur in the African…
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African mayors commit to promote urban health and wellbeing

African mayors commit to promote urban health and wellbeing

Dubai – As the COVID-19 pandemic enters its third year, a group of…
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Dr Emile Rwamasirabo, Urological Surgeon discussing Operation Save the Neighbor /@WHO Robert Cyubahiro

As a doctor there are calls you just can’t ignore, Dr Emile Rwamasirabo

Kigali - When the fourth COVID-19 wave hit the country in early 2022…
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Sierra Leone marks two years since first COVID-19 case

Looking back on progress as Sierra Leone marks two years since first COVID-19 case

Freetown, 31 March 2022 – Exactly two years ago today, the first case…
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WHO Represntative, Dr. Desta Tiruneh making a statement at the Press Briefing

World Tuberculosis Day 2022 Commemorated in The Gambia

Banjul - On March 24, the world marks World Tuberculosis Day to raise…
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WHO Represntative, Dr. Desta Tiruneh making a statement at the Press Briefing

World Tuberculosis Day 2022 Commemorated in The Gambia

Banjul - On March 24, the world marks World Tuberculosis Day to raise…
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What is impeding Africa’s TB fight?

What is impeding Africa’s TB fight?

Cape Town – Africa has made progress in the fight against…
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European Union funding boosts COVID-19 vaccination in Africa

European Union funding boosts COVID-19 vaccination in Africa

Brazzaville/Copenhagen – The European Commission’s Directorate-…
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