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WHO Africa endorses roadmap for safeguarding communities in health emergency operations

WHO Africa endorses roadmap for safeguarding communities in health emergency operations

Pretoria—The World Health Organization (WHO) in the African region,…
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Jovita Atuheire a health worker at Maziba Health Center IV interacting with a patient

Ministry of Health, WHO, and World Diabetes Foundation unite to strengthen diabetes and hypertension prevention and care in Uganda

At Maziba Health Centre IV in Kabale district, a clinical officer…
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WHO in Africa launches first-ever prototype competency-based curricula for health professions

WHO in Africa launches first-ever prototype competency-based curricula for health professions

Pretoria—The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for…
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Prematuridade

Prematurity: a silent challenge that Angola needs to overcome

This opinion piece was first published in Jornal de Angola, a copy of…
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Turning devastating health ordeal into life-saving campaign

Turning devastating health ordeal into life-saving campaign

“I was scared and terrified because I was still very young when I…
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WHO IHR SPAR

Liberia conducts the 2025 IHR State Party Annual Self-Assessment with WHO Support

Monrovia, Liberia — The Government of Liberia, with technical and…
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Vacinas

Angola approves the National Immunization Strategy 2026-2030

Angola has formalized the new National Immunization Strategy (NIS)…
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Eliminating Cervical Cancer in Africa– Dr Issimouha Dillé explains why Africa can win the fight against Cervical Cancer

Eliminating Cervical Cancer in Africa– Dr Issimouha Dillé explains why Africa can win the fight against Cervical Cancer

Cervical cancer remains one of the major public health challenges in…
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Cabo Verde, Mauritius and Seychelles have eliminated measles and rubella

Cabo Verde, Mauritius and Seychelles eliminate measles and rubella

Brazzaville, 17 November 2025 — In a significant public health…
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Ethiopia confirms first outbreak of Marburg virus disease

Ethiopia confirms first outbreak of Marburg virus disease

Addis Ababa—Ethiopia’s Ministry of Health has confirmed an outbreak…
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