Conakry - On World Health Day 2026, under the theme “Together for health. Stand with science,” the World Health Organization (WHO) is highlighting individuals who use science to improve lives across the African Region.

Zanzibar — The World Health Organization (WHO) Tanzania welcomes the appointment of Dr Ndoungou Salla Ba as the head of WHO Liaison Office in Zanzibar, marking a significant step in strengthening collaboration between WHO and the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar.

By: Olívio Gambo, WHO Angola communication officer.

Yaounde - On World Health Day 2026, under the theme “Together for health. Stand with science,” the World Health Organization (WHO) is highlighting individuals who use science to improve lives across the African Region.

A paediatrician and public health expert based in Cameroon, Professor Anne Esther Njom Nlend explains how science helps protect health—especially for mothers, newborns and children. Drawing on concrete examples from the African context, she illustrates how scientific evidence guides medical decisions, saves lives and supports sustainable progress.

By: Dr Indrajit Hazarika, WHO Representative in Angola

On World Health Day 2026, under the theme “Together for Health. Support Science”, the World Health Organization calls on everyone to reaffirm a simple yet powerful truth: in an increasingly complex world, science remains our most reliable guide to protecting health, saving lives, and building resilient societies.

Maputo, April 7th, 2026 — On this World Health Day, celebrated under the theme “Together for health. Stand with science”, the world reaffirms the importance of science as an essential foundation for protecting and promoting the health of all people, everywhere. In Mozambique, this principle is reflected both in the ongoing expansion of access to quality health services and in the country’s active contribution to global scientific progress.

Bissau—On 7 April 2026, Guinea-Bissau marked World Health Day under the global theme “Together for health. Stand with science.” The event took place at the Military Main Hospital “Amizade Sino-Guineense” in Bissau, bringing together government authorities, technical partners, health professionals, members of the Chinese Medical Team and representatives of public institutions.

Namibia joined the global community in commemorating World Health Day 2026 under the theme, “Together for Health. Stand with Science,” with a strong call for continued investment in evidence-based health interventions and collective action to protect and improve the health of all Namibians.

Mbeya —The Ministry of Health, through the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS), with support from the World Health Organization (WHO), has trained 100 community health workers in Mbeya City Council to mobilize voluntary blood donors at community level.

Why it matters

Geneva — The World Health Organization (WHO) today calls on people everywhere to renew their commitment to working together and supporting science as the twin engines driving better health, under the World Health Day 2026 theme: “Together for health. Stand with science.” The campaign marks the anniversary of WHO’s founding on 7 April 1948, launching a year-long public health campaign.