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Praia - Cabo Verde has been standing out at the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional High-Level Consultation on the development of the Regional Strategic Plan 2026–2030 and Vision 2035, taking place from 13 to 17 April 2026 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Represented by a delegate from the Ministry of Health, the country has actively contributed to shaping this important strategic instrument for health in the African Region, bringing forward the specificities of Small Island Developing States (SIDS).

Conakry – On World Health Day 2026, held under the theme “Together for health. Stand with science,” the World Health Organization (WHO) spotlights individuals across the African Region who use science to improve people’s lives.

Lilongwe-WHO Malawi Country Representative a.i., Dr Charles Kuria Njuguna joined the Malawi Government in launching the Implementation Plan for Executive Order No. 2 of 2026, a bold and transformative step toward protecting public health through improved sanitation and hygiene.

The Order, decreed by His Excellency the State President Prof. Arthur Peter Mutharika, mandates the provision of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) facilities in all public places, workplaces, and schools signaling a decisive national shift toward #prevention as the foundation of #health.

Bamako - On World Health Day 2026, under the theme “Together for health. Stand with science,” the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations’ specialised agency for public health, highlights individuals using science to improve lives in the African Region.

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Lilongwe-Minister of Health and Sanitation Hon Madalitso Baloyi MP has today officially opened the 2026 Annual Meeting of National Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Programme Managers in Lilongwe. 

The meeting themed “Leveraging innovative tools and sustainable financing to advance NTD elimination in Africa” has brought together programme managers, policymakers, partners, and experts from across Africa to strengthen collaboration and accelerate progress toward eliminating NTDs by 2030.

Port Harcourt – Reliable electricity is more than a convenience. It is a lifeline for primary health care. Clean and dependable energy supports safe, equitable and resilient services.

Conakry - On World Health Day 2026, celebrated under the theme “Together for health. Stand with science”, World Health Organization (WHO) highlights individuals across the African Region who are using science to improve people’s lives.