Tag: #HealthPreparedness
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UN TRAINS NEARLY 200 HEALTH OFFICERS AS RWANDA AND KENYA STRENGTHEN EBOLA PREPAREDNESS
The United Nations says it has trained nearly 200 community health officers in Rwanda as the country strengthens preparedness against a potential Ebola outbreak. The training covered infection prevention and control, early detection and risk communication. The UN also assessed border crossings and health facilities, while supporting hygiene measures and training for Red Cross volunteers…
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ECOWAS INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE UNITES 800+ EXPERTS TO FIGHT LASSA FEVER
West Africa strengthens regional collaboration and vaccine research to tackle deadly disease. Over 800 health experts from 32 countries gathered in Abidjan for the 2nd ECOWAS International Conference on Lassa Fever, emphasizing regional cooperation, enhanced research, and preparedness. WAHO’s Dr. Melchior Aïssi and CEPI’s Dr. Katrin Ramsauer highlighted the critical role of shared intelligence and…
