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Ethiopia among pioneers in rolling out AI-powered digital X-ray for TB screening WHO Ethiopia receives commendation for its contribution to adopting innovations and supporting national efforts to end tuberculosis

Ethiopia among pioneers in rolling out AI-powered digital X-ray for TB screening WHO Ethiopia receives commendation for its contribution to adopting innovations and supporting national efforts to end tuberculosis

Addis Ababa, 14 October 2025 — Ethiopia has taken a major step forward in the fight against tuberculosis (TB) by launching a national AI-powered digital X-ray system for TB scre

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WHO and Carter Center sign new agreement to accelerate the elimination of Guinea Worm in Angola

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Carter

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L’OMS Afrique mobilise ses partenaires pour renforcer le suivi de la protection financière en santé

L’OMS Afrique mobilise ses partenaires pour renforcer le suivi de la protection financière en santé

Dakar – Alors que la promesse de la Couverture sanitaire universelle (CSU) reste encore inachevée pour des millions d’Africains, l’O

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Ebola: Congo on Alert to Contain the Risk

Republic of Congo reinforces measures to curb potential Ebola outbreak

Brazzaville – The Republic of Congo has stepped up measures to rapidly detect and respond to potential Ebola outbreak as neighbouring

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Dr Pavel Ursu During the presentation of his credentials

WHO Welcomes New Country Representative: Dr. Pavel Ursu Presents Credentials to Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Abuja, The World Health Organization (WHO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr.

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The Pandemic Fund: EPPR project strengthens Ethiopia’s pandemic preparedness with vital ICT and laboratory equipment support

The Pandemic Fund: EPPR project strengthens Ethiopia’s pandemic preparedness with vital ICT and laboratory equipment support

Addis Ababa, 24 September 2025 — The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially handed over 315 computers — including 165 laptop

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WHO Tanzania Representative, Dr. Alex Gasasira, Presents Credentials to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation

WHO Tanzania Representative, Dr. Alex Gasasira, Presents Credentials to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation

Dar es Salaam– The newly appointed WHO Representative to Tanzania, Dr. Alex Ntale Gasasira, has officially presented his credentials to Hon.

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Mental health conditions affect 150 million in Africa amid insufficient care services

Mental health conditions affect 150 million in Africa amid insufficient care services

Brazzaville — Nearly 150 million people in Africa are living with mental health conditions, with limited access to decentralized and integrated care, highlighti

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