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Democratic Republic of the Congo declares end of 16th Ebola outbreak

Democratic Republic of the Congo declares end of 16th Ebola outbreak

Kinshasa—The Democratic Republic of the Congo today…
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Strengthening national action to combat antimicrobial resistance

Windhoek—Namibia officially launched the World Antimicrobial…
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President Hichilema endorses Zambia’s Health Compact: A bold step toward Universal Health Coverage

President Hichilema endorses Zambia’s Health Compact: A bold step toward Universal Health Coverage

Zambia has taken a historic step toward strengthening its health…
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Hospital

First National Hospital Forum reinforces quality and integration of the National Health System in Angola

On November 27 and 28, 2025, Angola hosted the First National…
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fistula

WHO Director-General Witnesses Efforts to Restore Lives Affected by Fistula

To the soft and moving sound of the choir of hospitalised patients,…
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Global One Health Day Celebration in Somali Region Ethiopia

Global One Health Day Celebration in Somali Region Ethiopia

The 2025 Global One Health Day was celebrated in Jigjiga, Somali…
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Ethiopia Takes a Major Step to Prevent Mother-to-Child Transmission of Hepatitis B Virus with Birth Dose Vaccine Introduction

Ethiopia Takes a Major Step to Prevent Mother-to-Child Transmission of Hepatitis B Virus with Birth Dose Vaccine Introduction

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — November 25, 2025…
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PEN-PLUS clinics launch

From distance to access: Liberia launches four advanced NCD clinics to drive the WHO PEN-Plus scale-up

Liberia faces a rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCD), yet…
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Measles and rubella vaccination in Lubumbashi-DRC

Democratic Republic of the Congo launches drive to vaccinate 62 million children and adolescents against measles and rubella

Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo— The Democratic…
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Dr Aurélie Mambu: Strengthening the Fight Against AMR to Save Lives

Dr Aurélie Mambu: Strengthening the Fight Against AMR to Save Lives

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the most pressing health…
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