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Welcome to Nairobi—let’s build together at World Health Summit Regional Meeting 2026

Welcome to Nairobi—let’s build together at World Health Summit Regional Meeting 2026

Nairobi—World Health Organization (WHO) is poised to be a significant…
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Over 10 million children protected against polio in coordinated cross-border campaigns across Angola, DRC and Namibia

Over 10 million children protected against polio in coordinated cross-border campaigns across Angola, DRC and Namibia

Kinshasa / Luanda / Windhoek -  “Just two drops. Two miraculous…
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Africa’s routine vaccine systems deliver gains against cancer and malaria, but funding pressures loom

Africa’s routine vaccine systems deliver gains against cancer and malaria, but funding pressures loom

Brazzaville/Geneva—Africa’s routine immunization programmes are…
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Africa’s routine vaccine systems deliver gains against cancer and malaria, but funding pressures loom

Africa’s routine vaccine systems deliver gains against cancer and malaria, but funding pressures loom

Brazzaville/Geneva—Africa’s routine immunization programmes are…
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Africa’s routine vaccine systems deliver gains against cancer and malaria, but funding pressures loom

Africa’s routine vaccine systems deliver gains against cancer and malaria, but funding pressures loom

Brazzaville/Geneva—Africa’s routine immunization programmes are…
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Africa’s routine vaccine systems deliver gains against cancer and malaria, but funding pressures loom

Africa’s routine vaccine systems deliver gains against cancer and malaria, but funding pressures loom

Brazzaville/Geneva—Africa’s routine immunization programmes are…
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Senegal expands access to assistive technologies for improved health and well-being

Senegal expands access to assistive technologies for improved health and well-being

Dakar—“Before, I stayed at home. Now I am happy to go back to school…
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Senegal expands access to assistive technologies for improved health and well-being

Senegal expands access to assistive technologies for improved health and well-being

Dakar—“Before, I stayed at home. Now I am happy to go back to school…
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The WHO STEPS survey helps Zambia track trends, identify priority risk factors, and measure progress towards national and global health targets

Zambia launches STEPS Survey on Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs)

Lusaka, Zambia 21 April 2026Zambia, through the Honorable Minister of…
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Simulation training transforms maternal care in Niger

Simulation training transforms maternal care in Niger

Niamey—In the Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care (EmONC)…
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