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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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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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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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Cholera Outbreak in Angola: Strengthening Response Capacity and Promoting Community Resilience

Cholera Outbreak in Angola: Strengthening Response Capacity and Promoting Community Resilience

In Paraíso neighborhood, located in Cacuaco, Luanda, the epicentre of…
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Cholera Outbreak in Angola: Strengthening Response Capacity and Promoting Community Resilience

Cholera Outbreak in Angola: Strengthening Response Capacity and Promoting Community Resilience

In Paraíso neighborhood, located in Cacuaco, Luanda, the epicentre of…
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Cholera Outbreak in Angola: Strengthening Response Capacity and Promoting Community Resilience

Cholera Outbreak in Angola: Strengthening Response Capacity and Promoting Community Resilience

In Paraíso neighborhood, located in Cacuaco, Luanda, the epicentre of…
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Training of Trainers at the National level

Malawi introduce the VigiMobile AEFI reporting tool

Malawi has become the sixth country to introduce the VigiMobile…
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Stakeholders gathers in Palapye to finalize the National Malaria Strategic Plan

Health Experts gather in Palapye to finalize the National Malaria Strategic Plan

Botswana has ramped up its commitment to malaria elimination,…
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WHO Participates in High-Level Meeting on Cholera Outbreak in Angola

WHO Participates in High-Level Meeting on Cholera Outbreak in Angola

Luanda - On 11 January 2025, WHO took part in a high-level meeting…
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