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Anamary Tjituri, a community health worker in Otjerunda, Opuwo Health District

Namibia Strengthens Child Malnutrition Measures

Windhoek –Vakahoka Matundu of Otjerunda village, faced a crisis when her two-year old daughter was diagnosed with acute malnutrition.

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Uganda Commits to Investing in Community Health Workers to Advance Primary Health Care and Promote Community Well-being.

Kampala, 18 October 2024 – Health Authorities in Uganda have committed to invest in Community Health Workers (CHEWs) to advance health systems in the country.

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Meeting on health diets

WHO strengthens countries capacities to combat diet related Noncommunicable Diseases in Africa

Kampala, Ug

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The participants appreciated the interactive nature of the training.

Critical importance of International Health Regulations reemphasized with interactive training

The International Health Regulations (IHR), the legally binding set of rules providing a framework to

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WHO with students

Integrating health into diplomacy to ensure the well-being of the population

On October 18, the World Health Organization (WHO) had the honor of receiving a grou

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Zimbabwe launches Health Workforce Strategy, signs Health Workforce Compact

Harare – Following cabinet’s approval, the Government of Zimbabwe has launched the Health

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Health stakeholders pose for a group photo after the opening session of the raining of trainers on the Medical Certification of Cause of Death.

Introduction to Medical Certification of Cause of Death (MCCoD) using the Eleventh Revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD 11) in South Sudan

South Sudan has embarked on a groundbreaking initiative in bolstering its mortality surveillance system by enhancing the capacities of health workers through training.

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Sierra Leone Amplifies Focus on Adolescent Health and Wellbeing

In a notable step toward improving adolescent health, Sierra Leone marked International Adolescent Health Week (IAHW) 7-13 October 2024 with a series

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