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WHO personnel during a surveillance exercise

Nigeria intensifies surveillance to sustain progress toward polio eradication

Abuja, Nigeria is intensifying its efforts to end all forms of…
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Malawi’s Measles-Rubella Campaign: A United Front Against Outbreak

In the wake of sporadic measles outbreaks that gripped Malawi from…
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Roda de Saúde

Angola joins global call to put newborn and child safety at the heart of health systems

When she was just 9 years old, Rossana Francisco lost her mother, a…
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Honorable Acting Minister of Health, Mr Lawrence Ookeditse, signing the commitment for the implementation of the One Health National Strategy

Momentous step for One Health initiative in Botswana

Botswana reaches a significant milestone in fostering the multi-…
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Parceria OMS e BFA

BFA and WHO join forces for health in Angola

In a gesture of solidarity and commitment to protecting the…
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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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Ethiopia Marks World Patient Safety Day 2025 with Renewed Commitment to Safer Care for Children

Ethiopia Marks World Patient Safety Day 2025 with Renewed Commitment to Safer Care for Children

Addis Ababa, 17 September 2025 — Ethiopia joined the global community…
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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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Angola strengthens Ebola outbreak preparedness measures

Angola strengthens Ebola outbreak preparedness measures

Luanda ‒ Following the declaration of Ebola virus disease outbreak in…
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WHO boosts maternal and newborn health in Uganda's Bunyoro region with critical support

WHO boosts maternal and newborn health in Uganda's Bunyoro region with critical support

Kampala, Uganda — The World Health Organization (WHO) has reaffirmed…
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