Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 5 June 2026 – In a powerful demonstration of solidarity and commitment to healthier lifestyles, United Nations staff members and their families gathered at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) compound in Addis Ababa on Friday, 5 June 2026, to commemorate World Hypertension Day through a mass sports activity and relay race aimed at raising awareness about hypertension and promoting physical activity.

Following the National Training Meeting organized by the Ministry of Health (MINSA) with support from the World Health Organization (WHO), Angola has reinforced its commitment to preventing, detecting, and responding to Ebola threats. The initiative brought together more than 350 key participants from all provinces of the country. It produced concrete results, notably the strengthening of epidemiological surveillance and early detection capabilities, as well as the training of better-prepared rapid response teams.

Harare, Zimbabwe – Zimbabwe joined the global commemoration of World Health Day 2026 with a renewed call to place science, evidence and collaboration at the centre of efforts to improve health outcomes and strengthen health systems. Held under the theme “Together for Health.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 10 June 2026 – The World Health Organization (WHO) Ethiopia Country Office and the Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI) are entering a new era of strategic collaboration aimed at advancing health research, innovation, local pharmaceutical production, and health security in Ethiopia and beyond.

Botswana has taken a significant step towards strengthening evidence-informed health policymaking through the launch of the Botswana Data-to-Policy (D2P) Capacity Strengthening Initiative, a collaborative effort led by the Ministry of Health's Health Research and Development Division with support from Vital Strategies, Bloomberg Philanthropies' Data for Health Initiative, and the World Health Organization (WHO).

São Tomé,  June 9th – The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Government of the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Principe celebrated the 50th anniversary of WHO’s presence in the country. This official ceremony organized in the Palais des Congres was chaired by His Excellency the Prime Minister, Dr. Américo Ramos in presence of the Minister of Health, Dr. Celso Matos, the WHO Representative, Dr.

Zanzibar — Zanzibar continues to strengthen efforts toward cholera elimination under the Government-led Zanzibar Comprehensive Cholera Elimination Plan (ZACCEP) 2018–2027, which prioritizes surveillance, water and sanitation improvements, risk communication, and community engagement to prevent future outbreaks.

Nairobi - Kenya's Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization (WHO) handed over 108 electric obstetric theatre beds and a package of women's cancer screening and management equipment at Kenyatta National Hospital on 9 June 2026, in a move intended to strengthen the country's capacity to manage obstetric emergencies and expand access to cervical and breast cancer services.

From a fragile system with a shortage of professionals to significant progress in access to health care and disease control, the story of the World Health Organization (WHO) in São Tomé and Príncipe over the past 50 years is, above all, a story of fruitful partnership.