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Angola vaccinates over 1 million people as it bolsters outbreak control efforts

Angola vaccinates over 1 million people as it bolsters cholera outbreak control efforts

Luanda – Antonio Morais, from Paraíso neighborhood in Cacuaco, one of Luanda’s nine municipalities, has witnessed friends and neighbours succumb to cholera.

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Stakeholders coming together to review and validate the Climate Change and Health Vulnerability and Adaptation Assessment Report

Botswana undertakes Health Vulnerability and Adaptation Assessment: A move towards a resilient health system on impacts of climate change

The Government of Botswana conducted a Climate Change Health Vulnerability and Adaptation Assessment in selected districts to identify high-risk areas

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WHO scales up response to Uganda’s Ebola outbreak

WHO scales up response to Uganda’s Ebola outbreak

Mbale, Uganda – The World Health Organization (WHO) is reinforcing its support for Uganda’s ongoing Ebola response efforts, with a high-level delegation visitin

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South Sudan declares mpox outbreak

South Sudan declares mpox outbreak

Juba, 7 February 2025—Today the Ministry of Health has declared a mpox outbreak in Juba, Central Equatoria State.

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Zimbabwe's polio vaccination campaign protects 5 million children

“I got to know about the programme from my child when she got back from schoo

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Dr Catherine Cooper, representing the Ministry of Health receiving the donation from WHO Rep, Dr Clement Peter.

WHO provides medicines, supplies, and equipment for maternal, newborn, and mental healthcare in Liberia

Monrovia, Liberia – In a significant boost to Liberia’s healthcare system, the World Health Organization (WHO) delivered a consignment of essential medicines, supplies and one &

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Uganda trains Community Health workers from Kole, Mukono and Wakiso districts on community-based approach to Ebola

Uganda trains Community Health workers from Kole, Mukono and Wakiso districts on community-based approach to Ebola

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PSEAH focal points from the Ministry of Health and WHO during the awareness raising and training sessions conducted in Juba

Partnership between WHO and the Ministry of Health creating an environment free from sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH) in South Sudan

The WHO Country Office has achieved a significant milestone by successfully training 28 formally appointed Preventing and Responding to Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassmen

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