Rotavirus remains a leading cause of severe diarrhoeal disease among children under age five years globally Rotavirus surveillance continues to demonstrate the positive impact of […]
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WHO, Novo Nordisk Foundation partner to advance health workforce education in Kenya
The collaboration aims to strengthen the capacity, quality, and relevance of Kenya’s health workforce in response to evolving population health needs and the country’s Universal […]
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Rift Valley Fever in Senegal: On the frontline to protect communities
The Organization also provided 850 kg of medical supplies and medicines, enough to treat more than 10,000 patients over four months, and trained 138 health […]
Share UsWHO supports Mauritius in developing its first national infant and young child feeding policy
Given Mauritius’ increasing number of preterm births and the need to strengthen early childhood development, a national policy is essential to provide one coherent, evidence-based […]
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Ethiopia launches fourth national plan to combat antimicrobial resistance
Ethiopia’s new action plan positions the country as a continental leader, setting a model for progress and inspiring other nations to act Ethiopia has unveiled […]
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Measles deaths down 88 percent since 2000, but cases surge
To achieve measles elimination, strong political commitment and sustained investment is needed to ensure all children receive two doses of the measles vaccine and surveillance […]
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WHO Director-General witnesses efforts to restore lives affected by fistula
Obstetric fistula is a devastating birth injury that affects millions of women worldwide, especially in developing countries To the soft and moving sound of the […]
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Countries, experts agree on 10-year Africa health workforce agenda
WHO called on all partners to sustain investment and political momentum to ensure the successful rollout of the agenda once it is endorsed and launched […]
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Cabo Verde, Mauritius and Seychelles eliminate measles and rubella
The three countries were verified by the African Regional Verification Commission for Measles and Rubella Elimination, established by World Health Organization (WHO) In a significant […]
Share UsEthiopia digitalizes and modernizes its health emergency information systems
Through these digital innovations, WHO is supporting EPHI in building a resilient, real-time and integrated public health information system that supports timely decision-making and coordinated […]
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