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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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Dr Fiona Braka

Ghana Launches Artificial Intelligence-Driven Health Programme to Strengthen Systems and Safeguard Communities

Ghana has taken a significant step towards transforming its health…
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World Health Day

Angola marks World Health Day with a focus on science, equity and innovation

On World Health Day 2026, Angola hosted a national roundtable aimed…
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Group photos - participants of the Health Systems 2050 roundtable in Pretoria

Health Systems 2050 roundtable explores South Africa’s future readiness

Pretoria, South Africa — 20 February 2026, The World Health…
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Graduates celebrate completion of the training

Strengthening Public Health Security at South Africa’s Borders: First Frontline FETP Cohort Graduates

The World Health Organization (WHO), in collaboration with the…
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From vision to action: Zimbabwe launches its National Public Health Institute

Harare—Zimbabwe has taken a bold and historic step toward…
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Anti-microbiana

WHO technical mission supports strategies for preventing and controlling antimicrobial resistance in Angola

Angola strengthened the institutional capacity of the national…
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Group photo from training with Tanzania's IDSR Technical Working Group

Tanzania institutionalizes Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response

Dar Es Salaam—In Tanzania, the fight against epidemics begins long…
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Africa sets course for affordable, quality medicines with new 10-year roadmap

Africa sets course for affordable, quality medicines with new 10-year roadmap

Pretoria — African leaders and global partners have agreed on a bold…
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Countries, experts agree on 10-year Africa health workforce agenda

Countries, experts agree on 10-year Africa health workforce agenda

Pretoria—African countries have reached consensus on the priority…
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