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  1. Kenya Strengthens Ebola Readiness at Its Busiest Land Border

    Kenya Strengthens Ebola Readiness at Its Busiest Land Border
    In August, the Kenya National Public Health Institute, with support from WHO and the International Organization for Migration, trained 35 health workers and engaged 45 border stakeholders from three priority points of entry: the Busia and Malaba One-Stop Border Posts in Busia county, and Lwakhakha in Bungoma county.
    arfarah@who.int
  2. Preparing Kenya’s Health System for Potential El Niño-Related Flooding

    Preparing Kenya’s Health System for Potential El Niño-Related Flooding
    WHO-trained Rapid Responders evaluate the aftermath of the April 29th flash flood in Mai Mahiu, offering essential health support to affected communities.
    arfarah@who.int
  3. Adapting care to an evolving Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

    Adapting care to an evolving Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
    Adapting care to an evolving Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic
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  4. African health ministers adopt landmark framework to strengthen emergency medical teams

    African health ministers adopt landmark framework to strengthen emergency medical teams
    Regional committee, Addis Ababa
    nwonyec@who.int
  5. Regional Health Data Hub: WHO’s initiative to strengthen informed health action

    Regional Health Data Hub: WHO’s initiative to strengthen informed health action
    Regional Health Data Hub: WHO’s initiative to strengthen informed health action
    ngom@who.int