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Vaccination: A thread of protection across generations

Vaccination: A thread of protection across generations

Brazzaville – Mohamed arrives at Moungali Health Centre in northern Brazzaville carrying his ten-day-old son, Petito, in his arms.

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Zanzibar Uses Behavioral Insights to Strengthen Cholera Prevention

From Evidence to Action: Zanzibar Uses Behavioral Insights to Strengthen Cholera Prevention

Zanzibar — Zanzibar continues to strengthen efforts toward cholera elimination under the Government-led Zanzibar Comprehensive Cholera Elimination Pl

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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 re

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Angola reinforces its commitment to a tobacco-free future

Angola marked World No Tobacco Day with a national campaign that in

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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 critical Ebola preparedness equipment and supplies to the Government of the Republic of Zam

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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 

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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 health care following the validation of its National Mental Health Policy on 20 May 2026, a

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WHO Representative Dr Olushayo Olu visits a yellow fever vaccination site in Grand Cape Mount County.

WHO supports reactive yellow fever vaccination campaign and Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) preparedness in Liberia

Monrovia, Liberia – Following a confirmed yellow fever case in Porkpa District, Grand Cape Mount County, the Grand Cape Mount County Health Team, with support from World Health

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