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What is a health ministry?
A health ministry is a government department responsible for public health. In Congo, the Health Ministry is taking over some Ebola response centres from the WHO, despite having limited capacity. This handover highlights the challenges faced when international aid is stretched thin and local resources are insufficient.
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