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A saúde materna infantil conheceu progressos significativos

50 Years of Partnership, Progress and Health in São Tomé and Príncipe

From a fragile system with a shortage of professionals to significant…
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WHO and Kenya hand over theatre beds and cancer equipment to strengthen maternal and women's health services

Nairobi - Kenya's Ministry of Health and the World Health…
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Angola reinforces its commitment to a tobacco-free future

Angola marked World No Tobacco Day with a national campaign that…
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The One Health Surveillance Platform OHSP, a digital health platform, was adopted for reporting under events and indicator-based surveillance

Stronger signals, rapid action: Transforming early disease detection and surveillance in Malawi

Early detection of public health threats requires continuous capacity…
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Government Strengthens BVD Preparedness in Songwe, Raising Readiness to 86% 

Government Strengthens BVD Preparedness in Songwe, Raising Readiness to 86% 

Songwe — The Government of Tanzania, through the Ministry of Health,…
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World Food Safety Day 2026 poster: safe food everywhere campaign theme.

Joint Statement by the WHO and FAO in South Africa on World Food Safety Day 2026: From burden to solutions – safe food everywhere

Pretoria | 7 June 2026 On World Food Safety Day, the World…
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The investments support Zambia’s ability to identify suspected cases early, respond rapidly, and limit potential spread

WHO Hands Over Ebola Preparedness Supplies to Strengthen Zambia’s Readiness

Lusaka, Zambia - The World Health Organization (WHO) has handed over…
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Mental Health Intercountry Workshop

Lesotho takes action to strengthen mental healthcare

Maseru— Lesotho is charting a new path towards improved mental…
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Mobile health services in Kenya reduce the risk of stillbirths

Samburu County, Kenya - In Lolmolong village, in Samburu County in…
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Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services, Hon. Suzan Ndjaleka

Namibia calls for stronger action to protect young people from tobacco and nicotine harm

The Ministry of Health and Social Services, in collaboration with the…
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Polio

Polio is a highly infectious viral disease that it invades the nervous system, and can cause total paralysis in a matter of hours.

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A Polio Survivor’s Call to Reach Zero-Dose Children in Edo

13 July 2026
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Ethiopia Intensifies Polio Prevention in Cross-Border and Refugee Communities

10 July 2026
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Regional Initiative in Dakar targets critical data quality gaps to strengthen polio eradication efforts across Africa

22 June 2026
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Zambia undertakes the second round of the polio vaccination campaign to protect every child against polio

1 June 2026