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  1. Community dialogue building trust in Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

    Community dialogue building trust in Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
    Community dialogues build trust in Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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  2. Ten Africa countries sign agreement to strengthens cross-border cooperation for health emergencies

    Ten Africa countries sign agreement to strengthens cross-border cooperation for health emergencies
    Ministers of Health from 10 African countries have signed a Cross-Border Collaboration Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen coordination, information-sharing and joint preparedness and response to public health emergencies across borders. The agreement provides a framework for countries to work together before, during and after emergencies, strengthen early detection and response, clarify roles and responsibilities, and support coordinated action along high-risk border areas.
    ottob@who.int

  3. Ready when the call comes: Uganda cuts emergency response from weeks to hours

    Ready when the call comes: Uganda cuts emergency response from weeks to hours
    Ready when the call comes: Uganda cuts emergency response from weeks to hours
    ibrahim.sayibu…

  4. On the frontlines of infection prevention for Ebola control

    On the frontlines of infection prevention for Ebola control
    On the frontlines of infection prevention for Ebola control
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  5. African Traditional Medicine Day 2026: Bridging ancient wisdom and modern healthcare

    African Traditional Medicine Day 2026: Bridging ancient wisdom and modern healthcare
    Commemoration of the African Traditional Medicine Day 2026, Mpumalanga, South Africa
    nazrievf@who.int
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