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polio

The vaccination party to protect the future

By: Olívio Gambo, WHO Angola communication officer.In the last few…
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Together for health. Santing with Science

Standing with science: how Mozambique contributes for global health

Maputo, April 7th, 2026 — On this World Health Day, celebrated under…
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Dr Fiona Braka

Ghana advances health security with completion of NAPHS prioritisation workshop

Ghana has taken a major step forward in strengthening its health…
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Dr Sally-Ann Ohene

Ghana identifies priority areas to strengthen cholera prevention and control

Ghana has taken a major step toward preventing and controlling…
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Ethiopia Marks World TB Day 2026 with Renewed Commitment to End Tuberculosis

Ethiopia marks World TB Day 2026 with renewed commitment to End Tuberculosis

Ethiopia commemorated World TB Day 2026 from 27-29 March 2026 through…
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Cleaner markets for safer food in Cameroon

Cleaner markets for safer food in Cameroon

Douala —Along with Senegal, Cameroon is implementing the “Healthy…
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Launch of Lenacapavir

Lesotho rolls out Lenacapavir

Butha Buthe—For 35-year-old Mokeseng Habasisi, being the first man in…
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When Words Heal: The Impact of a Listening Space in Timbedra

When words heal: The impact of a listening space in Timbedra, Mauritania

Nouakchott—In the Hodh El Chargui region in eastern Mauritania, where…
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WHO AFRO Strengthens Legal Capacity for Tobacco Control Through Advanced Training Partnership with McCabe Centre

WHO AFRO Strengthens Legal Capacity for Tobacco Control Through Advanced Training Partnership with McCabe Centre

Melbourne, Australia – 23-27 March 2025 — The WHO Regional Office for…
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Dr Sally-Ann Ohene

Strengthening Partner Coordination for Health Security

Ghana, like many countries in the WHO Africa Region, remains…
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