Browsing: Strengthening

Metro Manila and other parts of the country have experienced heavy rains and flooding in the past few weeks. As the rainy season continues, we urge everyone to remain vigilant and stay safe, as prolonged exposure to floodwaters could result in illnesses such as dengue, leptospirosis and other diseases

WHO has received a US$ 3 million grant from Wellcome to strengthen the generation and use of community evidence alongside epidemiological, clinical and laboratory data throughout the response to Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD). The investment will help ensure that operational decisions are also informed by evidence on how affected communities experience, understand and respond to…

National Public Health Agencies (NPHAs) play a central role in preventing, detecting, and responding to public health threats. They contribute to detecting threats early, generate and interpret evidence, coordinate across sectors, support decision-making and communicate with credibility during crises. The ability of NPHAs to perform these functions depends not only on technical capacity, but also…