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To support preparations for the survey, Dr Fahmy Hanna from WHO Headquarters, Mental Health Department was in the country from 11 to 15 May 2026.

WHO Supports Zambia to Strengthen Access to Mental Health and Neurological Medicines and Services

Lusaka, Zambia – The World Health Organization (WHO) in Zambia with assistance from WHO headquarters, and the Regional Office for Africa (AFRO) is supporting preparations for a

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Health Without Borders: Angola and the DRC Join Forces to Combat Polio

Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo have taken a decisi

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Behind the scenes of the Ebola disease outbreak response

Behind the scenes of Ebola disease outbreak response

Nairobi—Fifty-year-old Milton Oloo has worked as a cargo loading agent at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, Kenya for the last 30 years.

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WHO continues to support Malawi in building capacity to measure progress and outcomes in reducing maternal and neonatal mortality and morbidity.

Malawi sustains gains from the Quality-of-Care Network implementation

Malawi is institutionalizing quality of care in all its programmes and the delivery of ess

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Healthcare workers from across The Gambia attend WHO-supported training to expand access to mental health care.

THE GAMBIA BRINGS MENTAL HEALTH CARE CLOSER TO COMMUNITIES THROUGH FRONT LINE TRAINING

Tendaba, The Gambia – May 2026 – For many people in The Gambia, seeking help for mental health conditions is not always easy.

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These assessments show that Malawi has made steady progress

Malawi strengthens alignment under the health data collaborative

Malawi is among the pathfinder countries under the Health Data Collaborative (HDC) and the SDG 3 Global Action Plan—global efforts that bring together governments, international

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Amina displaying the childs vaccination card

A promise written in footsteps

Katsina – Before the sun rises over Bangel Gabas settlement in Katsina State, Amina Abubakar begins her day.

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WHO Zambia is providing guidance for early detection, rapid response, effective coordination, and equitable access to services during future pandemics

Strengthening Zambia’s Readiness for Health Emergencies: From Surveillance to Pandemic Preparedness

Lusaka, Zambia – As countries in the region respond to ongoing Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreaks in neighboring Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, Z

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