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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.

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.

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. 

By: Dr Indrajit Hazarika, WHO Representative in Angola

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.

Ghana has taken a major step toward preventing and controlling cholera by identifying high-risk districts for targeted, multi-sectoral interventions. With technical support from the World Health Organization and funding from Global Task Force on Cholera Control (GTFCC), the country conducted a Priority Areas for Multi-sectoral Interventions (PAMI) exercise in March 2026, aligned with the GTFCC Roadmap to End Cholera.

Ghana has taken a major step forward in strengthening its health security with the development of its second-generation National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS) to be implemented from 2026 to 2031. Additionally, a 2-year operational plan has been developed and costed to operationalize the NAPHS.