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Health Communication Network strengthens emergency response in Angola

Angola has taken a strategic step toward strengthening public health…
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Walk the Talk

Every Step Counts: Lusaka “Walks the Talk” for Healthier Lives

In a vibrant display of unity and commitment to healthier lifestyles…
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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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Anti-vector control agent in Fonton, Praia

Cabo Verde — Strengthening the Capacity of Vector Control Agents

Praia, Cabo Verde — Strengthening the Capacity of Vector Control…
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Anti-vector control agent in Fonton, Praia

Cabo Verde — Strengthening the Capacity of Vector Control Agents

Praia, Cabo Verde — Strengthening the Capacity of Vector Control…
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Dr Kouamé Jean Konan, WHO Representative, Mr. Gilles Fagninou, UNICEF Regional Director for West and Central Africa, and Mr. Ousmane Niang, UNICEF Representative in Benin.

Driving Health Impact Together: UNICEF WCAR Leadership Engages with WHO Benin

On 21 August 2025, the WHO Country Office in Benin had the privilege…
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Anti-vector control agent in Fonton, Praia

Cabo Verde — Strengthening the Capacity of Vector Control Agents

Praia, Cabo Verde — Strengthening the Capacity of Vector Control…
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Heavy rains caused flooding in São Vicente

WHO strengthens support for the health response in São Vicente following floods

The World Health Organization (WHO) in Cabo Verde has strengthened…
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Cholera Response in Congo: Mbamou Island Breathes Again

Cholera response in Congo: Mbamou Island breathes again

Brazzaville – When Angèle, a young mother living on Mbamou Island,…
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BoMRA Takes Major Step Towards WHO Maturity Level 3 with Assisted Self-Benchmarking

WHO assisted self-benchmarking of BoMRA: A major step towards BOMRA’s attainment of WHO Maturity Level 3

The Botswana Medicines Regulatory Authority (BoMRA) successfully…
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