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http://www.afro.who.int/countries/uganda 02-07-2014 10:13:37
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Every year, 8 million people worldwide die from tobacco-related diseases. Last week, WHO African Region member states agreed on continental actions to improve tobacco control. Decisions will be presented at the global tobacco conferences in Nov in Panama.
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' #Uganda has been the best in Africa in managing the tobacco industry interference. We must continue to take actions to address the tactics of the tobacco industry to undermine the progress in tobacco control,'Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero, Ministry of Health- Uganda.
'We need resilient health systems to withstand the impact of health emergencies. That is why we voluntarily requested World Health Organization (WHO) to support us in conducting the #JEE exercise,' Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero.
'144 public health events occur in the WHO African Region region. This #JEE exercise will allow #Uganda to know where it stands in terms of preparedness and response to health emergencies and develop a national action plan for health security,' Dr Shikanga, Team Lead External Evaluators.
#JEE Day2 just started!
Today's discussions will focus on key issues in
➡️ #Immunization
➡️ #Laboratory
✅ #Surveillance
🦺Health Emergency Management
👉Health Services provision
✅Biosafety & security
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Meeting ID: 940 7197 8410
Passcode: JEE@2023