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Jimma University advances local innovation to strengthen antimicrobial resistance surveillance in Ethiopia

Jimma University advances local innovation to strengthen antimicrobial resistance surveillance in Ethiopia

Jimma, Ethiopia | 27 February 2026 — Jimma University is advancing…
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From data to decisions: strengthening health security in Africa

From data to decisions: strengthening health security in Africa

Nairobi—Across the African region, health threats are increasingly…
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Ethiopia launches digitalization of public health emergency management system, advances toward PHEM Center of Excellence

Ethiopia launches digitalization of public health emergency management system, advances toward PHEM Center of Excellence

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - In a landmark step toward strengthening…
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A doctor on the mobile clinic providing access to health services in Adamawa State

Mobile outreach expands access to health services in Adamawa State

Yola – Targeted outreach is improving access to essential health…
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President of Tanzania meets WHO Regional Director and WHO delegation, UN Resident Coordinator in Tanzania, and Deputy Minister Ministry of Health

WHO Regional Director for Africa visits Tanzania to advance maternal and newborn health

Dar es Salaam – The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director…
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DTN

Angola accelerates final steps to eradicate Guinea worm by 2030

After five consecutive years without human cases and with significant…
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Reception of Lenacapavir in Lesotho

𝗟𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗿

Maseru—Lesotho has officially received its first shipment of…
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Pandemic Fund Training of Health workers on water safety

Tanzania Strengthens Water Safety Capacity in Morogoro

“Frontline officers empowered to protect communities”  …
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polio

Angola and Namibia Strengthen Joint Response to Polio with Synchronized Border Campaign

The Government of Angola launched a subnational polio vaccination…
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Southern Africa faces acute surge in cholera due to floods, displacement

Southern Africa faces acute surge in cholera due to floods, displacement

Brazzaville — Cholera cases in Southern Africa region have risen by…
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