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Scientists performing experiment in the laboratory.

Nigerian laboratory receives WHO full accreditation for fight against measles and rubella

Abuja, 19 January, 2023 - A Nigerian laboratory, the Central Public Health Laboratory (CPHL), Lagos, recently attained a World Health Organization (WHO) full la

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Co-creating solutions through multi-sectoral approach for sustainable health financing in Ghana

Co-creating solutions through multi-sectoral approach for sustainable health financing in Ghana

To help address the funding gaps, boost investment and improve health outcomes, the Ministry of Health has developed a National Health Financing Strategy. This was made possible with funding from the United Nations Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office (UNMPTF) through the technical leadership of the World Health Organization (WHO).
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A recovering patient at a health facility.

Cholera-WHO supports Ebonyi State to curb the outbreak 

It was noon at a health facility in Amaozanu Community, located at Ishielu Local Government Area (LGA), Ebonyi state. 

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Graduation of Epemiologists

WHO Supports Training of Public Health Fellows in Uganda

Kampala.

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2nd African Regional Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) Conference delegation

Zimbabwe hosts the 2nd African Regional Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) Conference

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WHO, Zimbabwe Emergency Incident Manager Dr Lincoln Charimari

Zimbabwe strengthens capacity to prevent, control and manage cholera and typhoid outbreaks

By Tatenda Chimbwanda

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In Borno, 4-month  cholera outbreak is over.

Maiduguri, 12 January, 2023 - Residents of Borno State can finally heave a sigh of relief as the state government recently declared the cholera outbreak over.

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Uganda Ebola End

Uganda declares end of Ebola disease outbreak

Brazzaville/Kampala – Uganda today declared the end of the Ebola disease outbreak caused by Sudan ebolavirus, less than four months after the first case wa

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