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[[{"value":"It’s early morning, but Soba Arão Moma, a traditional leader in Benfica neighbourhood in Huambo province, Angola, is already interacting with residents and handing out leaflets. His mission is clear: to ensure everyone is fully informed about the meningitis outbreak affecting Angola’s Huambo province and that no sick children are at home unattended when they should be in hospital. Moma was part of a critical collaboration by the World Health […]

[[{"value":"Ethiopia has taken a significant step forward in fortifying its emergency response capabilities through the implementation of the One Health Rapid Response Team (OHRRT) training. Organized by key stakeholders including the World Health Organization (WHO), the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), and the National One Health Steering Committee.  This initiative demonstrates Ethiopia's unwavering commitment to safeguarding public health. Took place from March 20-22, 2024, in Addis Ababa, the training brought […]

[[{"value":"As part of the innovative drive towards transforming primary healthcare delivery in Nigeria, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria (PSHAN) under the "Adopt-A-Healthcare Facility Program (ADHFP)”. The signing ceremony by WHO Representative in Nigeria Dr Walter Kazadi Mulombo, and Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer of PSHAN, Dr Tinuola Akinbolagbe, which took place on 4 April 2024. […]

[[{"value":"Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu, Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, and Hua Liu, IAEA Deputy Director General and Head of the Department of Technical Cooperation, signed Uganda’s Country Programme Framework (CPF) for the period of 2024-2029 on 16 February 2024. A CPF is the frame of reference for the medium-term planning of technical cooperation between a Member State and the IAEA and identifies priority areas where the transfer of nuclear […]

[[{"value":"With the humanitarian situation in Ethiopia now critical, the Government of Ethiopia and international partners meet today in Geneva to raise international support as the country’s UN-backed $3.24 billion humanitarian response plan for 2024 remains less than 5 per cent funded. The Governments of Ethiopia and the United Kingdom - together with the United Nations - are behind the event and hope to hear announcements that will boost the life-saving […]

[[{"value":"Josep Borrell, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, nominated 44 Heads of Delegation, Heads of Office, Chargés d’affaires a.i. of the European Union for the upcoming diplomatic rotation at the EU delegations worldwide. The appointment process of the nominees will be formalized following the receipt of the official approval (agrément), where applicable, from the respective host countries: BOŠKOVIC POHAR Veronika has been nominated as […]

[[{"value":"In a move that reaffirms its commitment to Central Africa’s development course, the African Development Bank (AfDB) (www.AfDB.org) has inaugurated an ultramodern regional office building in Yaoundé, Cameroon. Joseph Dion Ngute, Prime Minister of Cameroon, and Marie-Laure Akin-Olugbade, the Bank Group's Vice-President for the Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery Complex, led the opening ceremony held on 12 April. It was attended by Cameroonian government officials, diplomats, representatives of international […]

[[{"value":"Shri Bramha Kumar (IFS: 2005), presently Joint Secretary in the Ministry, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Zimbabwe. He is expected to take up the assignment shortly. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of External Affairs - Government of India."}]]    

[[{"value":"Angolan insurance company ENSA has joined the Angola Oil&Gas (AOG) conference – the country’s premier event for the industry – as a gold sponsor. ENSA’s return to the conference signals a strong commitment to providing financial and insurance support for oil and gas operations and is expected to foster new dialogue around strengthening the domestic market.   ENSA currently boasts a market share of 37% in Angola, providing insurance support for […]