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Strengthening community engagement in the mpox response: Stakeholders meet in Madina, Kambia District

“When communities are informed and empowered, they become the first and strongest line of defence in public health emergencies.” – Dr.

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Uganda launches Global Adult Tobacco Survey report, reaffirming commitment to safeguard youth from tobacco harm

Uganda launches Global Adult Tobacco Survey report, reaffirming commitment to safeguard youth from tobacco harm

Kampala, Uganda — The Ministry of Health, with support from World Health Organization (WHO), African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET), Uganda Bureau of Stati

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WHO presents key report to Minister of Health on Botswana’s blood transfusion

Gaborone—The World Health Organizati

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National Assessment of Dagu Electronic Logistics Management Information System Assessment Findings

Ethiopia moves toward smarter health and nutrition supply chain management

National Assessment of Dagu Electronic Logistics Management Information System Assessment Findings
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Lesothos Honorable Minister of Health, Mr. Selibe Mochoboroane leads by example by donating blood during the national World Blood Donor day commemoration

Lesotho’s blood donor drive gains momentum

Butha Buthe—The Ministry of Health hosted a colourful national event in Butha Buthe District to commemorate World Blood Day, honouring voluntary blood donors, u

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"I believe the dose reduces the risk of polio for my child"- Suzgika Gondwe

Strengthening Immunity, One Dose at a Time: Malawi’s IPV2 Success Story

In the heart of Southern Africa, Malawi has taken a bold step in the

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Cuanza Sul responds to cholera with community force and mass vaccination

Cuanza Sul responds to cholera with community force and mass vaccination

Cuanza Sul, July 2025 - When José Domingos, a resident of the P

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State-of-the-art laboratory enhances Madagascar’s polio response

State-of-the-art laboratory enhances Madagascar’s polio response

Antananarivo– A new state-of-the-art laboratory has bolstered Madagascar’s efforts to survey and detect polioviruses and effectively respond to the threat of th

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