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COVID_19 Update Rwanda

Update COVID-19 16 February 2021

16 February 2021 — One hundred, and ten (110) new COVID-19 cases were identified out of 4814 samples tested today.

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The WHO field team engaging a group of distinguished elders who guided on the need to ban Imbalu processions in the sub-region especially during the COVID-19 pandemic period

WHO Guides the Bagisu Community on Carrying out a Cultural Norm while observing COVID-19 Guidelines 

The period between August to December of every two years is cherished among the Bagisu, a tribe in the Mbale sub-region, eastern Uganda.

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WHO Ethiopia signs grant agreement with Canada on maintaining essential health services in the context of COVID-19

WHO Ethiopia signs grant agreement with Canada on maintaining essential health services in the context of COVID-19

Addis Ababa, 16 February 2021 – The World Health Organization and Canada signed an agreement to ensure functional health services in the context of COVI

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COVID_19 Update Rwanda

Update COVID-19 15 February 2021

15 February 2021 — One hundred, and forty-one (141) new COVID-19 cases were identified out of 2662 samples tested today.

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WHO team engaging the District Education Officer together with District Surveillance Focal Point

WHO Settles COVID-19 Anxiety, Fear and Stigma at Kyabasara Primary School, Kagadi District, South Western Uganda

Kyabasara Primary School in Kagadi district southwestern Uganda is the epitome of a typical Ugandan rural school.

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Dr Elia sharing his story with WHO Representative, Dr. Charles Sagoe-Moses

Recovering from Coronavirus – Doctor Elia shares his story

Doctor Elia, a male vicenarian, breathes with ease while reciting his account to staff from the World Health Organisation (WHO) in November 2020 at Walvis Bay, Namibia.

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Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula cutting launcing the National Action Plan on Health Security with WHO Representative, Dr Charles Sagoes, officials fron CDC and Ministry of Environment and Tourism

Namibia Launched the National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS)

Health emergencies including the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic highlighted weaknesses in countries’ emergency preparedness and response.  COVI

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COVID_19 Update Rwanda

Update COVID-19 14 February 2021

14 February 2021 — Seventy-six (76) new COVID-19 cases were identified out of 4330 samples tested today.

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