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- SundayNews
- September 16, 2024
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Mauritius: Safety of patients and health care professionals at heart of second national Infection Prevention and Control action plan
Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), the evidence-based approach to protecting patients and health care workers from avoidable infections, is universally recognized as one of the cornerstones of a safe and…
- SundayNews
- September 16, 2024
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Tanzania: Zanzibar unveils a five-year National Action Plan to strengthen Health Security on the island
In a landmark event underscoring its commitment to bolstering public health infrastructure and technical capacities, Zanzibar with support from the World Health Organization (WHO) has launched its National Action Plan…
- SundayNews
- September 16, 2024
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Angola: Immediately release activists wrongfully jailed for one year and denied medical care
Angolan authorities must immediately release four activists wrongfully detained for one year whose health has drastically deteriorated behind bars, Amnesty International said. Police arrested the four activists on 16 September 2023 in…
- SundayNews
- September 16, 2024
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Generation Equality Commitment Makers in the Spotlight: Mo Dewji Foundation, Tanzania Action Coalition: Economic Justice and Rights
In the words of Imran Sherali, CEO, Mo Dewji Foundation Generation Equality has been beautifully articulated by our founder, Mr. Mohamed Dewji: “I refuse to believe that the life of…
- SundayNews
- September 16, 2024
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Health teams brave war conditions in Sudan to save newborn babies
Under shelling and gunfire, Esraa cradled her newborn son. As the war in Sudan broke out in April 2023, she was trying to reach a health clinic for treatment for…
- SundayNews
- September 14, 2024
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World Health Organisation (WHO) pledges support to flood-displaced persons in Borno State as health facilities affected
Following the devastating severe flash flooding that displaced thousands of people and caused significant damage across several communities in Maiduguri, Borno State Capital, the World Health Organisation Respentative in Nigeria,…
- SundayNews
- September 14, 2024
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World Health Organization (WHO) expands field response capacity to curb mpox in Democratic Republic of the Congo
More than 300 World Health Organization (WHO) disease surveillance and outbreak response experts supporting the polio eradication efforts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have been integrated into mpox…
- SundayNews
- September 13, 2024
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World Health Organization (WHO) approves first mpox vaccine to boost access in Africa
The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved the use of an mpox vaccine for the first time, which it says should facilitate “timely and increased access” for millions at risk…
- SundayNews
- August 30, 2024
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Libya: UN report urges accountability for years of human rights violations in Tarhuna
A UN report warned today that the continued lack of accountability and years of impunity enjoyed by those behind the human rights violations and abuses committed in the Libyan city of Tarhuna…
- SundayNews
- August 30, 2024
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Beyond reporting, Ghanaian media personality tackles health and gender issues head-on
In Ghana’s vibrant media landscape, Nana Aba Anamoah stands out not just for her on-screen presence but for her relentless commitment to social justice and advocacy. As General Manager of…