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Statement from the Humanitarian Coordinator - Repeated attacks against humanitarian personnel leave thousands at risk of being cut off from essential assistance in Haut-Mbomou Prefecture, South-Eastern Central African Republic.
. Bangui, 29 September 2026 – I strongly condemn the recent attacks against humanitarian personnel and humanitarian operations along the Zemio-Djema axis on 17 and 21 September....
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World: Powered by Communities, Creating Lasting Change
. At EMPHNET, community engagement is a core principle that shapes how we work to improve health outcomes. By building trust, fostering collaboration, and empowering communities as partners and leaders, it supports locally relevant and sustainable public health solutions across t...
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DR Congo: DRC: Ebola BVD Outbreak Response: Global LTC (Telecoms) Teleconference #06 (Date: 24/09/2026 Time: 10:00 UTC)
. 1. Situation update • As of 21 September, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) had reported more than 7,700 confirmed Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) cases, including over 3,700 deaths, across 63 health zones in seven provinces. Transmission remained widespread, with daily...
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Global war on women through South Africa's eyes
. This week, as world leaders gather in New York for the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), they do so against a backdrop of deepening conflict, fragmentation and polarisation. Ekurhuleni and New York might seem worlds apart but they are connected by ques...
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World: EUAA Monitoring mechanism explained - 2026 edition
. The brochure details the key components of the monitoring mechanism for the operational and technical application of the CEAS.
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World: EMPHNET and Partners Launch Regional FETP Mental Health Program to Strengthen Mental Health Epidemiology Capacity
. Strengthening epidemiological capacity to better understand these needs, improve surveillance, and generate evidence for public health action has therefore become increasingly important. In response, EMPHNET, with support from the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Preventi...
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World: Weekly Epidemiological Record (WER), 25 September 2026, Vol. 101, No. 38, 2026, 101, 221
. Highlighted Signals and Events During epidemiological week 38 (14 September to 20 September), WHO Public Health Intelligence (PHI) teams conducted digital event‑based surveillance (DEBS) to support the early detection and assessment of potential public health threats. During th...