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Monrovia, 21 November 2025 – Her Excellency Mme. Sara Beysolow Nyanti, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today received the Letters of Credence from Dr. Olushayo Olu, the newly appointed World Health Organization (WHO) Country Representative to Liberia. The ceremony marked the official commencement of Dr. Olu’s tour of duty and signaled a new chapter in the longstanding collaboration between WHO and the Republic of Liberia.

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. The day underscored the importance of a comprehensive, life-course approach to diabetes prevention, management and overall well-being.

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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.

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.

Monrovia, Liberia — The Government of Liberia, with technical and financial support from World Health Organization (WHO), completed the 2025 State Party Annual Self-Assessment Reporting (SPAR) as required by the International Health Regulations (IHR) between 12-14 November 2025. The initiative underscores Liberia’s continued commitment to strengthening national and global health security through systematic evaluation and improvement of public health capacities.

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. 

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.

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.