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WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus with health ministers from Member States that co-sponsored the resolution establishing 17 November as World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day at the 78th World Health Assembly.

World Health Assembly endorses 17 November as World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day: South Africa and Nigeria lead Member States in advancing a dedicated Global Day of Action

Pretoria, South Africa/ Geneva, Switzerland Member States at the 78th…
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Uganda tests mass casualty readiness ahead of the Martyrs' day pilgrimage

Uganda tests mass casualty readiness ahead of Martyrs' day pilgrimage

As Uganda prepares to host thousands of pilgrims for the annual…
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Panel discussion ongoing at the Kwaluseni campus.

World Health Organization supports bushfire live dialogues at the University of Eswatini, focusing on mental health challenges

Mbabane—In the vibrant heart of the University of Eswatini, Kwaluseni…
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Cabo Verde is investing in improving the quality of care for the elderly

Cabo Verde is investing in improving the quality of care for the elderly

Ana Rita’s life has improved since she began attending regular…
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WHO and UNICEF sign agreement to fight cholera outbreak in Angola

In a decisive effort to contain the spread of the cholera outbreak in…
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Outbreak of variant type 1 polio in Madagascar declared over

Outbreak of variant type 1 polio in Madagascar declared over

Antananarivo - Madagascar has successfully halted the…
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Dr Rebecca Moeti awarded for her leadership

Cameroonian Honour: Dr Rebecca Moeti awarded for her leadership in public health across the Africa continent during 53rd National Day celebration in South Africa.

Pretoria, South Africa – 20 May 2025 – On the occasion of the 53rd…
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João Lourenço

Angola Pledges US$ 8 Million to WHO Global Investment Round, Amplifying Africa’s Voice for Sustainable Health Financing

Geneva/Luanda, 20 May 2025 — Angola has pledged US$ 8 million to the…
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