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Featured News from the African Region of the WHO
  1. Kenya confirms first imported Bundibugyo virus disease case; WHO supports control efforts

    Kenya confirms first imported Bundibugyo virus disease case; WHO supports control efforts
    A health worker wearing personal protective equipment, including goggles, a face mask, a protective suit and gloves
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  2. Zambia strengthens health emergency response capacity

    Zambia strengthens health emergency response capacity
    AVoHC SURGE training in Zambia
    nwonyec@who.int
  3. Reaching every child: Uganda's nationwide push against measles and rubella

    Reaching every child: Uganda's nationwide push against measles and rubella
    Dr Chris Baryomunsi, Uganda's Minister of Health vaccinating 9 month old Sly at Wakiso
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  4. African countries advance access to eye care services

    African countries advance access to eye care services
    Visually impaired kids hanging out at the backyard of Ober Boy's Primary School, Homa Bay County, Kenya
    elombatd@who.int
  5. Angola: from survivor to community organizer in the fight against cholera

    Angola: from survivor to community organizer in the fight against cholera
    colera
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