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Ethiopia Strengthens Emergency Response with One Health Rapid Response Team Training

Ethiopia has taken a significant step forward in fortifying its emergency response capabilities through the implementation of the One Health Rapid Response Team (OHRRT) training. Organized by key stakeholders including the World Health Organization (WHO), the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), and the National One Health Steering Committee. 

This initiative demonstrates Ethiopia's unwavering commitment to safeguarding public health.

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Uganda engages communities in physical and mental health activities as part of the W...

The Ugandan Ministry of Health, the World Health Organization (WHO), and its partners carried out awareness-raising and community engagement activities to commemorate World Health Day in Uganda. In line with the theme "My health, my right," these activities included a public sports walk, mass screening for communicable and non-communicable diseases (NCDs), and a blood donation drive.

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Dr. Jane Maina Assumes Role as WHO Interim Country Representative in The Gambia

Banjul, The Gambia - In a significant stride towards bolstering healthcare initiatives in The Gambia, the World Health Organization (WHO) welcomed Dr. Jane Maina as its new interim Country Representative. Dr. Maina's arrival marks a pivotal moment in the nation's healthcare trajectory, bringing with her a wealth of experience and expertise garnered from her extensive career in health emergency operations.

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Japan’s contribution to enhance Namibia’s food security and nutrition with new fundi...

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) recently, in collaboration with the Embassy of Japan in Namibia and the Government of Namibia, launched two critical projects valued at USD 758,916 and USD 500,000, respectively. The projects aim to address climate mitigation and resilience, food security, and nutrition related issues in partnerships with the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform (MAWLR) and the Ministry of Health and Social Service (MoHSS).
 
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Namibia commemorates World Health Day

This year the World Health Day was commemorated in Rundu, Kavango East Region under the theme “My health, my right” championing the right of everyone, everywhere to have and enjoy access to quality health care services, health education and information. The theme further emphasis access to safe drinking water, clean air, good nutrition, quality housing, decent working and environmental conditions, and freedom from discrimination as key determinants of health.
 
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