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Ethiopia Marks World Patient Safety Day 2024, Calls for Improved Diagnostic Safety

Ethiopia Marks World Patient Safety Day 2024, Calls for Improved Diagnostic Safety

Addis Ababa, September 18, 2024 – Ethiopia’s Ministry of Health, in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO) and key health sector stakeholders, mar

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WHO hands over mpox sample collection kits to MoH

WHO donates kits to support mpox diagnostics in Uganda

The Ugandan Mini

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Anália and a community leader during the demarcation of an Enumeration Area for the InCRÓNICAS Survey in Vilankulos.

Learn about Anália's Contribution to the Success of the Inhambane InCRÓNICA 2024 Data Collection

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Devastating West and Central Africa floods affect over 4 million people, raise health risks

Devastating West and Central Africa floods affect over 4 million people, raise health risks

Widespread flooding in West and Central Africa has affected more than 4 million people, caused extensive damage to homes, schools, health facilities and swaths of farmland, heightening the risk of water-borne diseases, food insecurity and malnutrition.
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E-learning hub to enhance emergency preparedness and support other health programs

WHO Supports Botswana to Establish E-Learning Hub for Emergency Preparedness and Health Programs

The WHO Country Office has supported the government of Botswana in establishing an e-learning hub to enhance emergency preparedness and support other

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WHO delivers 33.5 metric tonnes of medical supplies to the Democratic Republic of the Congo

WHO delivers 33.5 metric tonnes of medical supplies to the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Kinshasa – In its largest air cargo shipment to the African region this year, World Health Organization (WHO) today

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WHO is enhancing mpox surveillance in South Sudan

With USAID’s support, WHO is enhancing mpox surveillance in South Sudan

Despite global efforts, mpox remains a significant public health concern, with ongoing cases and outbreaks posing a threat, especially to those with weakened immune systems.

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A group photo of participants from WHO, NDOH, MSF, UNICEF and other stakeholders at the JEE

South Africa Completes Joint External Evaluation to Strengthen Health Security

The World Health Organization (WHO) has been supporting countries to conduct internal assessments for monitoring implementation of the

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