Angola News

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

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.

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.

By: Olívio Gambo, WHO Angola communication officer.

By: Dr Indrajit Hazarika, WHO Representative in Angola

The national polio vaccination campaign was officially launched today in the municipality of Belas, an initiative aimed at protecting more than 9 Millon children under the age of 5 across the country.

The campaign runs from March 26 to 28, 2026, and mobilizes vaccination teams across the country with the goal of interrupting the transmission of polio in Angola.

By: Dr Indrajit Hazarika, WHO Representative in Angola

Angola has taken a decisive step towards strengthening national health security by completing the 2025 State Party Annual Report (SPAR), a central instrument of the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005).