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Featured News from the African Region of the WHO
  1. Malawi vaccinates 1.3 million children in response to polio outbreak

    Malawi vaccinates 1.3 million children in response to polio outbreak
    Malawi vaccinates 1.3 million children in response to polio outbreak
    ridgardn@who.int
  2. Uganda strengthens its health system to better serve 1.9 million refugees

    Uganda strengthens its health system to better serve 1.9 million refugees
    Uganda strengthens its health system to better serve 1.9 million refugees
    sensasib@who.int
  3. Breaking barriers, building bridges for Basotho living with epilepsy

    Breaking barriers, building bridges for Basotho living with epilepsy
    Lesotho’s paramedic team demonstrates how to administer first aid to a patient with leprosy during the commemoration of World Epilepsy Day.
    okoronduo@who.int
  4. Eswatini assumes the chair of East, Southern and Central Africa Health Community

    Eswatini assumes the chair of East, Southern and Central Africa Health Community
    Eswatini assumes the chair of East, Southern and Central Africa Health Community
    ridgardn@who.int
  5. Uganda Strengthens District-Level Readiness as WHO Boosts Support for Public Health Emergencies

    Uganda Strengthens District-Level Readiness as WHO Boosts Support for Public Health Emergencies
    A WHO staff member conducting a community engagement session
    sensasib@who.int