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Calumbo reinforces national polio vaccination effort

Surrounded by the wide Kwanza River, the municipal

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mpox

WHO’s investment of more than USD 300,000 to the ‘Enhanced Mpox Response Campaign’ in Sierra Leone contributes to a 50% decline in mpox cases.

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African health ministers call for accelerating progress in women’s, children’s, and adolescents’ health by transforming health systems

At the 75th Session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa, Ministers of Health and high-level delegates converged to reaffirm their commitment to the health and well-being of women, children, and adolescents.
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Lassa Fever Sensitization in Benue

Benue State, WHO expands Lassa Fever response with community-level outreach campaigns

Makurdi, Lassa fever continues to pose a major public health challenge in Nigeria and across West Africa.

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From outbreaks to sustainability: African ministers commit to accelerate polio endgame

From outbreaks to sustainability: African ministers commit to accelerate polio endgame

Lusaka – African health minister have pledged renewed action to end all forms of polio and safeguard the gains of eradication that ha

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African Health Leaders, Partners Call for Greater Investment in Integrated NCD Services

African health leaders, partners call for greater investment in integrated NCD services

African health ministers and partners are calling for increased investment in integrated health services to address the growing burden of severe noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), particularly those affecting women and underserved populations across the region.
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African health ministers call for urgent action as progress against malaria stalls

African health ministers call for urgent action as progress against malaria stalls

Progress against malaria in the African region has significantly slowed down, with cases declining by just 5% since 2015 and mortality by 16%, far short of the 75% reduction target that was to be achieved by 2025. Without intensified efforts, the region risks missing the 2030 targets under the Global Technical Strategy for malaria.
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Advancing Leadership for Women's Health and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) in the WHO African Region

Ministers of Health and Heads of Delegation from Member States attended a high-level meeting, titled "Advancing Leadership for Women's Health and SRHR in the WHO African Region", as part of the 75th Session of the Regional Committee of the WHO African Region. Dr. Abdourahmane Diallo, Director of Programme Management, representing the WHO Africa Regional Director, Dr Mohamed Janabi.
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