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Lesotho rallies against tuberculosis with community-led screening campaigns

Maseru—To mark World TB Day, the World Health Organization supported the Ministry of Health in launching rapid, community-led tuberculosis (TB) screening

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Rapid response, strong results: WHO reviews Marburg response in Ethiopia

Rapid response, strong results: WHO reviews Marburg response in Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — March 2026 The World Health Organization (WHO) Ethiopia Country Office played a decisive role in the rapid containment of the Ethio

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Uganda’s National Drug Authority Receives WHO Tools to Boost Antimicrobial Stewardship

Uganda’s National Drug Authority Receives WHO Tools to Boost Antimicrobial Stewardship

Kampala, Uganda: Uganda has taken a significant step in the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) following the handover of 300 WHO AWaRe (Access, Watch,

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Tanzania Accelerates Progress Toward Universal Health Coverage at 25th Annual Health Sector Technical Review Meeting

Tanzania Accelerates Progress Toward Universal Health Coverage at 25th Annual Health Sector Technical Review Meeting

Dodoma — The 25th Joint Annual Health Sector Technical Review Meeting (JAHS‑TRM) took place from 17–18 March 2026 in Dodoma, bringing together Government leaders, development pa

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Malawi and Mozambique team at Thambani Health Centre in Malawi

Stopping Polio at the Border: Malawi and Mozambique Join Forces

In October 2025, a suspected polio case triggered an urgent alert in Mala

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Group picture of GER in Immunization community change agents in Thundiwike, Mzimba North

Breaking Barriers: How Gender Equity is Transforming Immunization in Malawi

Just three years ago, Malawi faced a daunting challenge.

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Handing over of measles laboratory supplies to strengthen gaps identified during the accreditation process

Strengthening Malawi’s Measles & Rubella Surveillance—Kamuzu Central Hospital Laboratory Achieves Full WHO Accreditation (2025–2026)

For years, Malawi’s Kamuzu Central Hospital (KCH) laboratory has served q

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Ethiopia launches rapid health emergency response to recent landslides

Ethiopia launches rapid health emergency response to recent landslides

Arba Minch, South Ethiopia Region—March 2026 will forever be etched in the memory of 40-year-old Datare Debebe Dasho.

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