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Uganda Strengthens Emergency Response with AVoHC-SURGE Training

Over the years, Uganda has successfully responded to public health…
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Zimbabwe protects over 200,000 people against cholera

Harare - The Ministry of Health and Child Care, with the support of…
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Zimbabwe declares cholera outbreak over

Harare - The Government of Zimbabwe, through the Ministry of Health…
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The PAMI session involved all stakeholders across all pillars

Malawi Identifies 118 Traditional Areas as priority Areas for Multisectoral Interventions (PAMI) for Cholera

Malawi has been experiencing frequent cholera outbreaks since it…
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Emergency Medical Team rescues Nkhotakota

It was a regular day in Mwansambo Village, Dwangwa Nkhotakota. Che…
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Group photo of participants at the Scoping Mission on Epidemic Preparedness and Response (EPR) Flagship Initiatives in Liberia.

WHO and Africa CDC conclude Scoping Mission on Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Flagship Initiatives in Liberia.

The World Health Organization (WHO) and Africa Centres for Disease…
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WHO support decommissioning of Cholera Treatment Centres in Zimbabwe

Harare - The World Health Organization (WHO) is supporting Zimbabwe’s…
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Russia, WHO hands over cholera consignment to Zimbabwe

In a significant stride towards bolstering Zimbabwe's resilience…
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Initiative SURGE : le Burkina Faso prépare des experts à répondre aux urgences sanitaires dans les 24 à 48 heures

Malgré le ciel couvert et la forte pluie qui s’est abattue dans la…
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A suspected Anthrax patient

Fighting Anthrax through mindset change on health seeking behaviour

In October and November 2023, Kyotera district, in southern Uganda,…
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