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Communication that saves lives: A call to action in Angola

This opinion piece was first published in Jornal de Angola, a copy of which can be found here:

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Angola launches massive national campaign to vaccinate nearly 7 million children against polio

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South Africa launches national drive to eliminate schistosomiasis and intestinal worm infections in children

Durban—In a major milestone for child health, South Africa has launched a nationwide initiative to eliminate two of the country’s

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Botswana Bets on the Digital Future: Health Transformation at the Core of Economic Diversification

Botswana is charting a bold new course, firmly positioning itself as a digitally empowered, innovation-driven nation.

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Preparing for yellow fever epidemics in urban areas: Cameroon develops its strategic plan for the next three years

Preparing for yellow fever epidemics in urban areas: Cameroon develops its strategic plan for the next three years

Mbalmayo, August 11, 20

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Protecting the Future: Annual Review Meeting of Ethiopia’s EPPR Project

Protecting the future: annual review meeting of Ethiopia’s EPPR project

The Ethio-Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response (EPPR) Project held its first Annual Review Meeting from 9 to 11 July 2025 in Bishoftu, Ethiopia.

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Sustaining efforts to end mpox outbreaks in Africa

Sustaining efforts to end mpox outbreaks in Africa

One year since World Health Organization (WHO) declared mpox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), African countries have scaled up response measures and made progress to curb the spread of the virus.
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Ethiopia launches groundbreaking UN initiative to prevent child wasting

Ethiopia launches groundbreaking UN initiative to prevent child wasting

The Federal Ministry of Health, in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and World Food Programme (WFP), officially launc

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