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One Health approach to mental health- mental health recovery in times of crisis: conference proceeding
Abstract Background Globally, mental health disorders are on the rise in response to both natural and man-made crises. Especially in …
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Africa’s emerging role in precision oncology: translational insights from the harnessing functional genomics in cancer research conference, Windhoek, 23-26 September 2025
PURPOSE: Africa is entering a new era of cancer research, driven by renewed commitments to genomic innovation, data equity, and …
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The need to strengthen laboratory leadership, systems, and networks to enhance outbreak detection and resilience in Africa: proceedings of a regional workshop
Africa bears a disproportionate burden of infectious disease outbreaks and antimicrobial resistance, compounded by weaknesses in public health laboratory systems. …
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Strengthening funding and integration for NTD elimination: insights from the 2025 Annual Meeting of National NTD Programme Managers in the WHO African Region
The 2025 Annual Meeting of National Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) Programme Managers (2025 PMM) in the WHO African Region convened …
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Elimination of HPV-associated cancers: universal HPV vaccination and the role of anal screening – a meeting report
The HPV Prevention and Control Board convened its 18th technical meeting in Antwerp, Belgium (June 2025) to review the evidence …
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Coordination and collaboration for strengthening respiratory surveillance at the national level: updates from workshop hosted by the WHO Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence, 24–25 July 2024
Recent public health emergencies, including the COVID-19 pandemic, MERS, and Avian Influenza outbreaks, underscore the need for effective surveillance systems …
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Intergenerational impact of drought and famine on health systems in developing countries – symposium proceedings
Abstract The 2024 edition of the One Health symposium explored the intergenerational health impacts of drought and famine in developing …
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Nigeria sodium study 2023 policy meeting on dietary sodium reduction in Nigeria
BACKGROUND: In line with the WHO Global Action Plan's objective to achieve a 30% relative reduction in the mean population …
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Using community theater to improve demand for vaccination services in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria
INTRODUCTION: Despite abundant evidence showing immunization as a lifesaving public health measure, a large proportion of Nigerian children are still …
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Conclusions of the African Regional GIS Summit (2019): using geographic information systems for public health decision-making
The use of geographic information system (GIS) technologies to improve access to health is gaining momentum in Africa. This has …
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Data revolution, health status transformation and the role of artificial intelligence for health and pandemic preparedness in the African context
BACKGROUND: Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms, increasingly deployed in public health, utilize robust data systems as a critical component for health …
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Building health system resilience in the context of primary health care revitalization for attainment of UHC: proceedings from the Fifth Health Sector Directors’ Policy and Planning Meeting for the WHO African Region
BACKGROUND: The recent 2018 Declaration of Astana recognized primary health care (PHC) as a means to achieve universal health coverage …
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Strengthening capacities among digital health leaders for the development and implementation of national digital health programs in Nigeria
BACKGROUND: Discussions on the use of digital health to advance health have continued to gain traction over the past decades. …
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Correction to: Community participation and private sector engagement are fundamental to achieving universal health coverage and health security in Africa: reflections from the second Africa health forum
Following publication of the original article [1], the authors reported the following author name error is the article:
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Ageing, frailty and resilience in Botswana: rapid ageing, rapid change. Findings from a national working group meeting and literature review
BACKGROUND: The demography of Botswana is rapidly changing. Successes in tackling communicable diseases and economic development increased life expectancy from …
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Community participation and private sector engagement are fundamental to achieving universal health coverage and health security in Africa: reflections from the second Africa health forum
Abstract Background Inadequate access to quality health care services due to weak health systems and recurrent public health emergencies are …
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Conclusions of the digital health hub of the Transform Africa Summit (2018): strong government leadership and public-private-partnerships are key prerequisites for sustainable scale up of digital health in Africa
BACKGROUND: The use of digital technologies to improve access to health is gaining momentum in Africa. This is more pertinent …
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Proceedings of the first African Health Forum: effective partnerships and intersectoral collaborations are critical for attainment of Universal Health Coverage in Africa
Universal Health Coverage (UHC)is central to the health Sustainable Development Goals(SDG). Working towards UHC is a powerful mechanism for achieving …
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Strengthening regulatory capacity for gene drives in Africa: leveraging NEPAD’s experience in establishing regulatory systems for medicines and GM crops in Africa
, which advocated for a coevolutionary approach where technology development goes hand in hand with regulation. Furthermore, most AU member …
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Correction to: Harmonizing national abortion and pregnancy prevention laws and policies for sexual violence survivors with the Maputo Protocol: proceedings of a 2016 regional technical meeting in sub-Saharan Africa
After publication of the original article [1], it was noticed one of the author’s Given Names was misspelled. Sarah Rich’s …