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Gavi strengthens cooperation with Angola to accelerate progress in immunization

From November 18th to 20th, 2025, Angola hosted an

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Sierra Leone concludes national workshop to develop the new Health Sector Strategic Plan 2026–2030

Freetown—Sierra Leone concluded a three-day national workshop i

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World Diabetes Day: Highlighting the Need for Integrated, Lifelong Care in Namibia

On 14 November 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) joined the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MOHSS) in commemorating World Diabetes Day under the theme “Diabetes

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Prudential, WHO partnership: Solar electrification completed in eight health facilities

Prudential, WHO partnership: Solar electrification completed in eight health facilities

Zambia has reached a significant milestone in its efforts to strengthen health systems and improve service delivery by ensuring health facilities have access to sustainable elec

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Turning devastating health ordeal into life-saving campaign

Turning devastating health ordeal into life-saving campaign

Harare—“I was scared and terrified because I was still very young when I received the news.

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H.E. President William Ruto flags off ambulances alongside WHO AFRO Regional Director Dr. Mohamed Janabi during the handover ceremony at State House, Nairobi, 19 November 2025.

WHO hands over US$ 2.3 Million in ambulances, medical equipment and supplies to Kenya

Nairobi—The World Health Organi

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WHO in Africa launches geodatabase to empower data-driven health decisions

WHO in Africa launches geodatabase to empower data-driven health decisions

Brazzaville — To mark Geographic Information Systems (GIS

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Angola approves the National Immunization Strategy 2026-2030

Angola has formalized the new National Immunizatio

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