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Publications [email protected] Wed, 19/02/2025 – 08:26 This document provides an overview of five ‘legacy elements’ that have served the countries of the African Region over the past decade as they responded to an increasingly complex and challenging health landscape. These legacy elements, each unique in their design and approach, have made a significant impact on …

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Publications [email protected] Tue, 18/02/2025 – 10:03 AIRA Infodemic Trends Report 1-10 February 2025.pdf739.88 KB Rapport sur les tendances Infodémiques 01-10 Février 2025.pdf686.82 KB

Publications [email protected] Mon, 17/02/2025 – 19:02 The WHO Botswana 4th Quarter Newsletter highlights the remarkable strides made in building resilient health systems. From combating infectious diseases to addressing climate change, road safety, and social well-being, this quarter has been defined by dedication, collaboration, and impact. A major milestone was the completion of Botswana’s Climate Change …

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Publications [email protected] Fri, 14/02/2025 – 14:00 Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is currently one of the most significant global threats as it jeopardizes the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in areas such as health, poverty, food security, and the environment. In May 2015, the World Health Assembly (WHA) adopted a Global Action Plan (GAP) …

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Publications [email protected] Thu, 13/02/2025 – 11:07 Uganda has so far recorded 2,896 confirmed cases of mpox and 19 deaths. Mpox Outbreak in Uganda Situation Update – 11 February 20255.8 MB

Publications [email protected] Thu, 13/02/2025 – 09:25 South Sudan IDSR Weekly Bulletin Week 5, 27 January – 2 February 20251.5 MB South Sudan IDSR Weekly Bulletin Week 02, 6 – 12 January 20251.8 MB South Sudan IDSR Weekly Bulletin Week 01, 30 December 2024 – 5 January 20251.8 MB

A Decade of Transformation 2015–2024 date Wed, 12/02/2025 – 12:00 [email protected] Wed, 12/02/2025 – 10:43 Subtitle Improving the Health of the People of Africa

Publications [email protected] Wed, 12/02/2025 – 08:33 This Legacy Book, reflecting a decade of achievements by the WHO Regional Director, Dr Matshidiso Moeti, and her team at the WHO Secretariat in the African Region between 2015 and 2025, pays tribute to the bold leadership style of the first-ever woman to hold this position on the continent. …

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Publications [email protected] Mon, 10/02/2025 – 09:46 The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with WHO and Africa CDC, launched the Zambia 2021 Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) Country Report in December 2024. The report provides the latest statistics on tobacco use among adolescents in Zambia and offers valuable insights for policymakers, educators, and health professionals.  The …

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Publications [email protected] Sat, 08/02/2025 – 12:38 Uganda has so far registered 2671 confirmed cases of mpox  with 19 deaths Mpox Outbreak in Uganda Situation Update – 04 February 20256.22 MB