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Bridging the Cancer prevention, diagnosis and care gaps in Lesotho
Maseru – In a country where cancer prevention, diagnosis, and care have historically been limited, the personal journeys of survivors like Maatang Chaka ...
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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 visiting ...
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Ministry of Health and partners bid farewell to outgoing WHO Representative Dr. Peter Clement after 20 years of service in Liberia
In a heartwarming ceremony hosted by the Ministry of Health and attended by government officials, health workers, and partners, Minister Louise M. Kpoto ...
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Enhanced safe systems approach reduces road casualties in Botswana
Botswana has been losing 400 people on average annually due to road crashes. However, the trend has been going down since the enhancement ...
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WHO works with USAID and UNICEF to build Risk Communication & Community Engagement capacity for Botswana
A total of 92 Health Promotion professionals from 27 districts and MoH headquarters have been trained on emergencies preparedness and response. The training ...
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Mauritania progressing towards zero leprosy cases
Nouakchott – Mauritania has witnessed a significant decline in leprosy cases since thanks to sustained efforts that have led to improvements in prevention, ...
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WHO provides additional $2 million for Ebola response in Uganda
The Ministry of Health of the Republic of Uganda in collaboration with the World Health Organization ( WHO) and partners continue to scale ...
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WHO Donates Essential Medical Equipment to Combat Marburg Outbreak in Tanzania
Kagera - In the face of the ongoing Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) outbreak in Kagera, Tanzania, frontline health workers and local communities have ...
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Ghana Hosts Consultative Meeting to Strengthen Africa’s Health Security Through National Public Health Agencies
Africa’s ability to effectively prepare for and respond to health emergencies took a significant step forward as public health leaders, technical experts, and ...
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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. So, ...
