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WHO calls for action: “Together for health. Stand with science.” to mark World Health Day

Geneva — The World Health Organization (WHO) today calls on people…
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Participants seated in an auditorium attend the World Health Day ceremony, with officials at the front table.

World Health Day 2026 highlights science, evidence and trust in public health in Guinea-Bissau

Bissau—On 7 April 2026, Guinea-Bissau marked World Health Day under…
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Dr Fiona Braka

Ghana Advances Health Security with development of 2nd generation National Action Plan for Health Security

Ghana has taken a major step forward in strengthening its health…
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Dr Sally-Ann Ohene

Ghana identifies priority areas to strengthen cholera prevention and control

Ghana has taken a major step toward preventing and controlling…
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Ethiopia Marks World TB Day 2026 with Renewed Commitment to End Tuberculosis

Ethiopia marks World TB Day 2026 with renewed commitment to End Tuberculosis

Ethiopia commemorated World TB Day 2026 from 27-29 March 2026 through…
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WHO strengthens emergency care in Liberia with handover of medically equipped ambulances and life-saving medical equipment and supplies

WHO strengthens emergency care in Liberia with handover of medically equipped ambulances and life-saving medical equipment and supplies

Monrovia—The World Health Organization (WHO) has handed over two…
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Group photograph at the HIV pre‑exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) launch

Nigeria introduces long‑acting HIV prevention option to strengthen national response

Abuja – Nigeria has introduced lenacapavir, a new long‑acting…
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WHO Guinea-Bissau and the Embassy of China discuss opportunities for strengthened health cooperation

WHO Guinea-Bissau and the Embassy of China discuss opportunities for strengthened health cooperation

Bissau—On 31 March 2026, Dr. Walter Kazadi Mulombo, Acting WHO…
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