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Bridging Gaps in Health and Nutrition Services for IDPs and Crisis-Affected Communities in Amhara, Ethiopia

Bridging Gaps in Health and Nutrition Services for IDPs and Crisis-Affected Communities in Amhara, Ethiopia

Since November 2021, in Amhara region of Ethiopia has faced a severe humanitarian crisis.

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Strengthening Polio Surveillance in Namibia

Strengthening Surveillance to Maintain Namibia’s Polio-Free Status

Poliovirus surveillance is one of the key pillars of the global poliovirus eradication effort.

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Dat harmonization

Enhanced cholera surveillance data in Zimbabwe improves accountability and focused response

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Participants in the Menya Walkathon

Menya Ubuzima - Youth-Led Walkathon Champions Health Awareness

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Election of new WHO Regional Director for Africa: candidates’ forum

Election of new WHO Regional Director for Africa: candidates’ forum

To strengthen transparency around the election of the next World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for the African Region, a live forum of candidates will be held on Monday 22 July 2024, 09:30−16:00 Brazzaville time.
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Breaking health barriers through harm reduction programs for people who inject drugs

Gombe, 4 July, 2024 -- In a strategic move to address the growing concerns of drug abuse and its associated health risks, Gombe State has launched a comprehensi

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Zimbabwe moves to tackle heavy postpartum bleeding

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WHO Donates Motorbikes to Boost Guinea Worm Elimination Efforts in Ethiopia

WHO Donates Motorbikes to Boost Guinea Worm Elimination Efforts in Ethiopia

The World Health Organization (WHO) has donated five motorbikes to support Guinea worm disease surveillance and elimination activities in Ethiopia's Gambella region.

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