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Zanzibar steps up efforts to eliminate elephantiasis by 2030
Since 2010, the Ministry of Health in Zanzibar has completed 20 rounds of mass drug administration. For this purpose, WHO supplies antifilarial medication, w…
Public health milestones in the African region
In 2015, the WHO Regional Office for Africa embarked on a Transformation Agenda, aiming to be fit-for-purpose for our countries and health development stakehold…
Detecting health threats in the border provinces of Angola
In mid-2023, Angola’s Ministry of Health, with support from World Health Organization (WHO), through funding from the European Union, developed a comprehensive …
Entrenching person-centred life-stages care to advance the right to health in Sierra Leone
A new strategy, developed by the Government of Sierra Leone with support from World Health Organization (WHO) and launched in May 2023, aims to entrench a peopl…
In Anambra, Nigeria, the State Health Insurance Scheme is transforming lives
In Anambra, Nigeria, the State Health Insurance Scheme is transforming lives by significantly covering the costs of medical services. This ensures that everyone…
Efforts in Guinea-Bissau to enhance medical oxygen availability are making a significant impact
Since the launch of the new oxygen factory in December 2023, the supply of high-quality medical oxygen has greatly improved. Equipped with a state-of-the-art…
Côte d'Ivoire: community radio stations promote health awareness
Health promotion is a crucial pillar of good health and well-being, empowering people with the knowledge to prevent disease and respond to epidemics. To reac…