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ECHO boosts WHO Response against COVID-19 Outbreak in Tanzania

To deliver on its core mandate as the UN lead agency for health, WHO plays essential roles in supporting countries to prepare for,

Minister of Works and Transport, Honorable John Mutorua, with leaders in the road safety sector, launching the 7th UN Global Road Safety Week

Namibia is striving to make mobility safe and sustainable

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Southern and Eastern African countries form a network against Tuberculosis

Southern and Eastern African countries form a network against Tuberculosis

Addis Ababa, May 12, 2023: Experts in the prevention and management of Tuberculosis (TB) and representatives of health ministries from 18 countries in southern

WHO Ethiopia, partners push for impactful fiscal measures against premature deaths from NCDs

WHO Ethiopia, partners push for impactful fiscal measures against premature deaths from NCDs

A high-level policy dialogue workshop took place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on the rising incidence of Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) in Ethiopia and how fiscal measures can hel

Dr Debra Machando, WHO Zimbabwe Mental Health Technical Officer

Breaking the Stigma: The Importance of Investing in Mental Health in Zimbabwe

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Launch of the digital health strategic plan

Uganda's Ministry of Health Launches Digital Health Strategic Plan

The Seychelles Ministry of health hosts the third regional training of trainers workshop on public health emergency operations centres (pheocs)

The Seychelles Ministry of health hosts the third regional training of trainers workshop on public health emergency operations centres (pheocs)

Cholera response

WHO Ethiopia surge team helps control the spread of cholera in Goro Woreda of Oromia region

Since August 2022, Ethiopia has experienced alarming cholera cases in Oromia and Somali regions.