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Tobacco Harm Reduction Uganda calls for adoption of science-based approaches to tobacco control
Activists from Tobacco Harm Reduction Uganda have emphasized the importance of evidence-based regulation and harm reduction principles, while advocating for informed discussions and policy…
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Children 13–15-years are smoking e-cigarettes more than adults, says WHO
In a release from the World Health Organization (WHO) this month, the authority stated that there’s Urgent action needed to…
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WHO says new Covid variant JN.1 is of low risk to public health
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 classified the JN.1 coronavirus strain as a “variant of interest”…
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WHO calls for joint efforts to reduce burden of hypertension in Africa
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday urged stakeholders to join hands and enhance the fight against hypertension in Africa.…
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WHO calls for safe, ethical use of AI tools for health
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for caution when deploying large language model tools (LLMs) generated by artificial intelligence…
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Tanzania’s outbreak of Marburg viral disease is under control: minister
Tanzanian health authorities said late Saturday an outbreak of Marburg viral disease (MVD) that has killed five people in northwestern…
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Africa emerges from holiday travel season with low number of COVID-19 cases: WHO
Africa is emerging from the New Year travel season without a significant upsurge in COVID-19 cases for the first time…
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World Health Organization declares Uganda Ebola free
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared Uganda free of Ebola and congratulated the Uganda government and stakeholders for combating…
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WHO chief says many reasons for hope in 2023
Although 2022 has been a highly challenging year for global health, there are still many reasons for hope as the…
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WHO donates Shs3.6bn to Uganda to equip Ebola Treatment Units
World Health Organization (WHO) has today, Friday 9th December 2022 donated supplies worth $995,000 (Shs3.6bn) to the Ministry of Health.…
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