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Community midwives helping to lower maternal deaths in Central African Republic

Community midwives helping to lower maternal deaths in Central African Republic

Bangui — The Central African Republic has one of the highest maternal…
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CUS

Universal Health Coverage: a must for Angola and the world

This opinion piece was first published in Jornal de Angola, a copy of…
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In session, the Malawi Health Labour Analysis.

Malawi advances efforts to finalize its Health Labour Market Analysis for Evidence-based Health Workforce Planning and Development

Achieving SGD3, Universal Health Coverage by 2030, and health…
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Participants of the Regional Technical Meeting on Innovative Health Financing Solutions

14 African countries explore innovative financing solutions for health in the African region

Johannesburg, South Africa – 23 September 2025, Technical experts…
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RC75

Dr Tedros, WHO Director General commends WHO Zambia team

During his visit to Lusaka for the 75th WHO Regional Committee for…
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RC75

President Hichilema honours Dr Tedros, Dr Kaseya for advancing health equity

His Excellency Mr Hakainde Hichilema, President of the Republic of…
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Strengthening country-level impact: Dr Janabi meets WHO Zambia team

In the buildup of the RC75, the WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr…
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Participants

South Africa launches national drive to eliminate schistosomiasis and intestinal worm infections in children

Durban – In a major milestone for child health, South Africa has…
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Des vies sauvées : l’impact d’un service d’ambulance auprès des réfugiés maliens

Ambulance service delivers lifesaving care to Malian refugees in Mauritania

Mberra – In the remote southeastern corner of Mauritania, more than…
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Staff of WHO and National Department of Health during campaign for Breastfeeding.

Prioritize breastfeeding and create sustainable support systems: World Breastfeeding Week represents a critical moment to champion breastfeeding as fundamental to children's survival, growth and healthy development

By Shenaaz El-Halabi, World Health Organization Representative South…
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