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Technical Working Group on HIV Drug Resistance

HIV Health Experts convene in Mahalapye to assess HIV Drug Resistance in Botswana

For several years, Botswana has made significant strides in its HIV treatment program, managing to control the spread of the virus effectively.

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Group Photo at the RMNCAH+N policy launch

Liberia launches the RMNCAH+N Policy 2024-2031 and the CSS

In a bold step towards accelerating the reduction of maternal and child mortalities, the Government of Liberia in partnership with UNICEF, the World Health Organization (WHO), a

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South Sudan intensifies efforts to curb cholera outbreak

South Sudan intensifies efforts to curb cholera outbreak

Juba – Health authorities in South Sudan have declared a cholera outbreak in Renk, a county located on the northern border of Sudan and the main point of entry

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WHO in Africa, WomenLift Health sign pivotal agreement to strengthen women’s leadership in health

WHO in Africa, WomenLift Health sign pivotal agreement to strengthen women’s leadership in health

Addis Ababa – World Health Organization (WHO) in the African Region and WomenLift Health today crossed a major milestone, cementing a crucial partnership t

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Health Minister Honorable Yolanda Awel Deng declared a cholera outbreak today in Renk, Upper Nile State

South Sudan declares cholera outbreak in Renk, Upper Nile State

Juba, 28 October 2024—The Ministry of Health has declared a cholera outbreak today in Renk, Upper Nile State.

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HIV and Hepatitis Program Managers meet in Kampala to discuss how to close gaps in programmes and integrate NCDs and Mental Health services

HIV and Hepatitis Program Managers meet in Kampala to discuss how to close gaps in programmes and integrate NCDs and Mental Health services

Ministries of Health representatives from sixteen countries , WHO and partner organizations (including civil society and community representatives) convened in Kampala, Uganda from 28 October to 01 November to discuss how to close gaps in programmes and integrate NCDs and Mental Health services.
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Over 1 million children benefit from a Mass Drug Administration Campaign in Zimbabwe

Masvingo - From 14 to 21 October

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Stakeholders gathers for the development of new immunization strategy

Botswana sets sights on enhanced health outcomes with the development of new immunization strategy

In a bold step toward strengthening public health, Botswana has developed its National Immunization Strategy (NIS) for 2025–2030.

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