Freetown - Sierra Leone has strengthened its national response to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) on the 28 April 2026 following a high-level One Health Inter-Ministerial Meeting that delivered renewed political commitment, defined programmatic priorities, and reinforced partner alignment to protect child health and health system resilience.

On World Health Day 2026, Angola hosted a national roundtable aimed at reflecting on how to transform scientific evidence into quality, equitable and accessible healthcare for the entire population. Under the theme “Together for Health. Support Science”, the event reinforced the importance of integrating research, innovation and public policies to address the country’s health challenges and improve people’s quality of life.

The World Health Organization has donated medical supplies and laboratory consumables valued at over US$1 million to the Ghana Health Service to enhance diagnostic capacity and improve the quality of healthcare delivery across the country.

The official handover ceremony took place on 7 April 2026 at the WHO’s office in Accra, bringing together health officials, partners, and technical experts.

Under the theme “Together for Health. Stand with Science,” the Ministry of Health, in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO), organized a roundtable discussion to reflect on how science continues to drive progress, resilience, and innovation globally and within São Tomé and Príncipe’s health system.

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.

Abuja, On World Health Day 2026, under the theme “Together for health. Stand with science,” Nigeria is highlighting how evidence-based approaches are strengthening public health and improving outcomes across the country.

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.