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Ethiopia declares end of first-ever Marburg virus disease outbreak

Ethiopia declares end of first-ever Marburg virus disease outbreak

The Government of Ethiopia has officially declared the end of its first-ever outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD) following the completion of enhanced surveillance and the mandatory follow-up period, with no new confirmed cases reported for consecutive 42 days.
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RD's arrival

WHO Regional Director for Africa to Visit Ghana for High-Level Health Engagements

Accra, Ghana 

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Early detection a game-changer in the fight against leprosy in Madagascar

Early detection a game-changer in the fight against leprosy in Madagascar

Ambatoboeny — In Madagascar, leprosy remains a major public health concern.

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Around 1.3 million people affected by severe flooding in Southern Africa

Around 1.3 million people affected by severe flooding in Southern Africa

Intense rainfall and severe flooding since mid-December 2025 have affected around 1.3 million people in southern Africa, destroyed houses and critical infrastructure and disrupted access to health services, heightening risks of water- and mosquito-borne diseases.
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Tillen Oduwo from WHO surveys a dried out river in Tula, Tana River County.

Drought leaves over two million vulnerable to health and nutrition crises in Kenya

Nairobi—Over two million people across Kenya are facing worsening food insecurity following one of the driest October to December 2025 rainy seasons on record.

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Training of Trainers for strengthening Tanzania's oral health services

Tanzania strengthens oral health services through strategic partnership with WHO and WHO Collaborating Centres in Japan

Dar es Salaam—More Tanzanians are gaining access to essential oral health services, which is bringing the country closer to its goal of 45% oral heal

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Senegal transforms the childbirth experience through WHO‑recommended care models

Senegal transforms the childbirth experience through WHO‑recommended care models

Yeumbeul—In less than a decade,

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"When I see my granddaughter vaccinated against HPV, I feel hopeful. No mother should have to watch her daughter suffer when it can be prevented."

Kenya launches national cervical cancer elimination action plan 2026–2030

Nairobi—The Government of Kenya has launched the National Cervical Cancer Elimination Action Plan 2026-2030, a five-year strategy

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