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Tanzania declares end of Marburg virus disease outbreak
Dar es Salaam – Tanzania today declared the end of Marburg virus disease outbreak after recording no new cases over 42 days since ...
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Celebrating International Women’s Day: WHO Nigeria honors women’s role in health and equality
Abuja, 13 March, 2025 - On 7 March 2025, the WHO Nigeria offices buzzed with energy as staff joined the global celebration of ...
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Bridging immunity gaps: Nigeria’s fight against Poliovirus in high-risk communities
Maiduguri, 13 March, 2025 - In Jere Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno State, four-year-old Amina* from Mairi Ward in Buladina settlement has ...
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Empowering a new generation to lead healthcare change initiatives in Nigeria
Abuja, 13 March, 2025 - In a bold effort to improve the health and well-being of Nigerians, the World Health Organization (WHO) has ...
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Providing mental health care in the wake of Marburg virus disease outbreak
Kagera, Tanzania ‒ Domitina Kahira, a resident of Biharamulo District in Tanzania’s north-eastern Kagera Region, is treading a difficult path to recovery after ...
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Maria Goretti Kemirembe: A Clinical officer making a difference in Uganda’s public health landscape
In Uganda’s ongoing fight against mpox and Ebola outbreaks, a few names have stood out for their exceptional dedication and resilience. Kemirembe Maria ...
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Sarah Naluyima: Dedicated to changing community behaviour in response to the Ebola outbreak in Uganda
Sarah Naluyima is a dedicated community health worker at the forefront of Uganda’s Ebola outbreak response. For 15 years, Sarah has worked in ...
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WHO engages partners to support Uganda’s fight against Ebola disease
Today marks 35 days of response since Uganda declared an outbreak of Sudan virus disease, from the same family as Ebola virus disease ...
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South Sudan: Investing in critical health infrastructure for improved health delivery
Juba - Chief Amet Mabior Yel, a 72-year-old traditional leader in Madhol Payam, Awiel East County, could not hold back his excitement. Dressed ...
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WHO and UK Government Join Forces to Fight Marburg Outbreak in Tanzania
Dar es Salaam: The World Health Organization (WHO) has received £200,000 in funding from the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) to support ...
