At Maziba Health Centre IV in Kabale district, a clinical officer Jovita Atuheire gently explains to Sarah—a patient presenting with general body weakness—that she has hypertension. Thanks to the integrated screening services supported by the World Health Organization (WHO) and World Diabetes Foundation (WDF), Sarah leaves the facility with a clear understanding of her blood pressure and blood sugar levels, and a plan for managing the hypertension.

Windhoek—Public Health Emergency Operations Centres (PHEOCs) are essential platforms for managing the full spectrum of the Public Health Emergency Management (PHEM) cycle, from preparedness and detection to response, recovery and post-event evaluation. As centralized hubs for multisectoral and multidisciplinary coordination, PHEOCs enable countries like Namibia to anticipate, monitor and respond to health threats with agility and efficiency.

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Freetown—Sierra Leone concluded a three-day national workshop in Freetown to advance the development of the National Health Sector Strategic Plan (NHSSP) 2026–2030. The workshop gathered more than 120 stakeholders from the Ministry of Health, related ministries, departments and agencies, development partners, and the wider health sector.

From November 18th to 20th, 2025, Angola hosted an official visit from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, led by its Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Sania Nishtar, aimed at deepening strategic cooperation with the Angolan government in the field of immunization.

Windhoek—On 14 November 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) joined the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MOHSS) in commemorating World Diabetes Day under the theme “Diabetes Across Life Stages”. Held at the UN Plaza in Katutura, the event served as a reminder that every person living with diabetes should have access to integrated care, supportive environments, and policies that promote health, dignity, and effective self-management.

Zambia has reached a significant milestone in its efforts to strengthen health systems and improve service delivery by ensuring health facilities have access to sustainable electricity. Launched in February 2024, the Health Facility Solar Electrification (HFSE) Project aims to provide reliable and renewable energy to health facilities, particularly in rural and hard-to-reach areas. Electricity is essential for critical services such as vaccine storage, maternal care, and emergency response.

Angola has formalized the new National Immunization Strategy (NIS) 2026-2030, a guiding instrument that reinforces the country's commitment to protecting children's health and strengthening the Expanded Program on Immunization. The Strategy sets clear priorities and ambitious targets, aligned with the recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO) and global and regional immunization goals.

Brazzaville — To mark Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day on 19 November, World Health Organization (WHO) in the African region launched the AFRO Geodatabase (AFRO GDB) to enhance the use of trusted administrative boundary data to strengthen geospatial governance and empower data-driven health decisions across Africa. 

Nairobi—The World Health Organization (WHO) handed over critical medical supplies and equipment valued at over US$ 2.3 million to the Government of Kenya in a ceremony presided over by His Excellency President William Ruto at State House, Nairobi.