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Polio response in Mozambique

Improving surveillance to better respond to Mpox in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is relying on community surveillance to improve its response to Mpox. In 2023, over 14 000 cases of Mpox were detected. With the support of its partners, the country is training community mobilizers to raise awareness of the importance of getting to a health…

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Reducing maternal mortality in Tanzania

Reducing maternal mortality in Tanzania.

WHO South Sudan: Improving disease surveillance in Upper Nile State

"The ability to generate for decision-makers real-time information about potential health threats is a core attribute of a functional and resilient health system.” Dr Humphrey Karamagi, WHO Representative for South Sudan

WHO South Sudan: boosting efforts to tackle potential cholera outbreak in Upper Nile State

South Sudan over the years has faced several cholera outbreaks, affecting vulnerable populations, the country has made remarkable strides to prevent cholera outbreaks. Ahead of the rainy season in 2024, South Sudan has scaled up efforts to prepare and respond to potential cholera outbreak in Upper…

Public health milestones in the African region

In 2015, the WHO Regional Office for Africa embarked on a Transformation Agenda, aiming to be fit-for-purpose for our countries and health development stakeholders, and undertaking reforms to become more proactive, responsive, results-driven, innovative and accountable to deliver on our mandate.…