Angola News

In light of the worrying rise in diseases linked to tobacco use, Angola is reinforcing its commitment to prevention, regulation, and the protection of young people. The Health Roundtable on Smoking, organized by World Health Organization (WHO), the Ministry of Health, and partners such as the Private University of Angola (UPRA), marks an important milestone in this collective effort.

Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo have taken a decisive step in the fight against polio with the launch of a synchronized vaccination campaign on the Luvu border, as part of a coordinated response to a public health problem that continues to threaten thousands of children in the region.

From April 28 to 30, Luanda will host the “Research for Life” conference, a national gathering that highlights the central role of science and research in formulating effective public policies and improving health outcomes.

Even before dawn, Maria left her home in the municipality of Cazenga with her feverish son on her back. The child was promptly treated by health professionals at the Kalawenda Health Center, where the diagnosis confirmed severe malaria. He survived because he received treatment in time. Unfortunately, for many other families, the outcome is different.

The Ministry of Health, through the National Directorate of Public Health (DNSP), in partnership with the World Health Organisation, is holding a national training workshop on electronic surveillance, taking place from 22 to 27 April in Luanda. The initiative focuses on the use of eSurv Companion, a digital tool that strengthens surveillance of vaccine-preventable diseases and the monitoring of post-vaccination adverse events.

By: Dr. Nzuzi Katondi, WHO Malaria Officer

The Government of Angola, in partnership with the World Food Program (WFP) and the World Health Organization (WHO), convened a three-day workshop in Luanda to strengthen warehouse management and digital health logistics for medical supplies in the context of the cholera response.

On World Health Day 2026, Angola hosted a national roundtable aimed at reflecting on how to transform scientific evidence into quality, equitable and accessible healthcare for the entire population. Under the theme “Together for Health. Support Science”, the event reinforced the importance of integrating research, innovation and public policies to address the country’s health challenges and improve people’s quality of life.

By: Olívio Gambo, WHO Angola communication officer.

By: Dr Indrajit Hazarika, WHO Representative in Angola