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Countries in the Horn of Africa and Yemen recommit to ending variant poliovirus

Countries in the Horn of Africa and Yemen recommit to ending variant poliovirus

Geneva, Switzerland – During the Interministerial Meeting on Polio in…
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WHO continues to support Malawi in building capacity to measure progress and outcomes in reducing maternal and neonatal mortality and morbidity.

Malawi sustains gains from the Quality-of-Care Network implementation

Malawi is institutionalizing quality of care in all its programmes…
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These assessments show that Malawi has made steady progress

Malawi strengthens alignment under the health data collaborative

Malawi is among the pathfinder countries under the Health Data…
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polio

Health Without Borders: Angola and the DRC Join Forces to Combat Polio

Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo have taken a decisive…
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To support preparations for the survey, Dr Fahmy Hanna from WHO Headquarters, Mental Health Department was in the country from 11 to 15 May 2026.

WHO Supports Zambia to Strengthen Access to Mental Health Medicines and Services

Lusaka, Zambia – The World Health Organization (WHO) in Zambia with…
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Amina displaying the childs vaccination card

A promise written in footsteps

Katsina – Before the sun rises over Bangel Gabas settlement in…
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WHO Zambia is providing guidance for early detection, rapid response, effective coordination, and equitable access to services during future pandemics

Strengthening Zambia’s Readiness for Health Emergencies: From Surveillance to Pandemic Preparedness

Lusaka, Zambia – As countries in the region respond to ongoing Ebola…
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Labour Care Guide

A safer start to life: How Tanzania is transforming childbirth care

Kagera — In a busy maternity ward at Kabyaile Health Centre in…
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WHO ramps up support to the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Ebola outbreak response

WHO ramps up support to the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Ebola outbreak response

Kinshasa—The World Health Organization (WHO) is intensifying efforts…
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Labour Care Guide

A safer start to life: How Tanzania is transforming childbirth care

Kagera — In a busy maternity ward at Kabyaile Health Centre in…
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