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Burden of hearing loss in Africa could rise to 54 million by 2030: WHO report

Burden of hearing loss in Africa could rise to 54 million by 2030: WHO report

Brazzaville – About 40 million people live with hearing…
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo kicks off mpox vaccination

The Democratic Republic of the Congo kicks off mpox vaccination

Kinshasa – The Democratic Republic of the Congo today kicked off mpox…
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Decentralizing testing for rapid mpox detection in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Decentralizing testing for rapid mpox detection in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Kinshasa – To ensure adequate and prompt detection of mpox cases…
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EPI at 50: A Commitment to Expanding Vaccine Access and Protection in Zimbabwe

Harare - On 3 October 2024, Zimbabwe marked the belated World Health…
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Hope Secured: Safely Moving Ebola Samples in Sierra Leone

Hope secured: safely moving Ebola samples in Sierra Leone

Freetown – Sierra Leone, with the support of the World Health…
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Meet Ernesto Cabral, a former laboratory technician from Cabo Verde

Ernesto Cabral, former laboratory technician, Cabo Verde

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Audit team from the World Health Organization (WHO) Laboratory Networks and Services Team visit to Namibia on 16-19 Septermber

Quality Surveillance Laboratory in Namibia Pursues WHO Prequalification for Accreditation

During the week of 16 to 19 September 2024, an audit team from the…
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Addisalem Hospital cholera treatment center visit

Through the storm: Dr. Addisalem's story

In Bahirdar, a town on the edge of the stunning Lake Tana, Dr…
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Audit team from the World Health Organization (WHO) Laboratory Networks and Services Team visit to Namibia on 16-19 Septermber

Quality Surveillance Laboratory in Namibia Pursues WHO Prequalification for Accreditation

During the week of 16 to 19 September 2024, an audit team from the…
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Rwanda reports first-ever Marburg virus disease outbreak, with 26 cases confirmed

Rwanda reports first-ever Marburg virus disease outbreak, with 26 cases confirmed

Brazzaville/Kigali – Rwandan health authorities are intensifying…
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