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Ghana Rallies Education Sector Ahead of National HPV Vaccine Rollout

Cervical cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among women wo

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WHO Champions PRSEAH Training for Pandemic Fund Project Officers

Sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH) have no place in

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Uganda Strengthens Emergency Response Capacity Through AVoHC-SURGE Training

Uganda Strengthens Emergency Response Capacity Through AVoHC-SURGE Training

With support from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), the World Health Organization (WHO) is collaborating with the Government of Uganda to train 78 multidisciplinary One Health responders under the Strengthening and Utilizing Response Groups for Emergencies (SURGE) flagship programme.
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Nigeria takes bold steps toward Hepatitis-free future with WHO’s support

Nigeria takes bold steps toward Hepatitis-free future with WHO’s support

Abuja, The World Health Organization (WHO) has collaborated with the Government of Nigeria and hepatitis stakeholders to raise awareness and promote early diagn

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Tanzania set to implement WHO’s “Beat the Heat” Initiative to Safeguard Health from Extreme Heat and Environmental Hazards

Tanzania set to implement WHO’s “Beat the Heat” Initiative to Safeguard Health from Extreme Heat and Environmental Hazards

Dar es Salaam:  The United Republic of Tanzania, with support from the World Health Organization (WHO), is set to launch the 'Beat the Heat' Initi

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Measles outbreak threatens public health in Cuanza Sul

Measles outbreak threatens public health in Cuanza Sul

The Sumbe Pediatric Hospital is under pressure due to the significant increase in measles cases in recent weeks.

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Tanzania Secures US$25 Million from the Pandemic Fund to Strengthen Health Security and Pandemic Preparedness

Tanzania Secures US$25 Million from the Pandemic Fund to Strengthen Health Security and Pandemic Preparedness

Dar es Salaam:  The United Republic of Tanzania has been awarded a significant grant of US$25 million from the Pandemic Fund to enhance its national health security and pan

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WHO, SEEG, and Partners Support Angola’s Drive to Strengthen Health Systems

WHO, SEEG, and Partners Support Angola’s Drive to Strengthen Health Systems

Luanda, 28 July 2025 – In response to Angola’s ongoing cholera outbreak, a two-week training programme has brought together national and international expertise

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