In Kenya, more women and newborns die from poor-quality care than from lack of access to it

In Kenya, more women and newborns die from poor-quality care than from lack of access to it

Kajiado - More Kenyan women and newborns are dying not because they…
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Health ministers adopt framework to safeguard Africa's polio gains

Health ministers adopt framework to safeguard Africa's polio gains

African ministers of health and high-level representatives today…
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WHO staff member speaks with residents in a rural community.

Mpox in Guinea-Bissau: community transmission remains active as surveillance is strengthened

Bissau— Two months after the first case was confirmed, the country…
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Guinea-Bissau advances the validation of the National HIV Treatment Protocols

Guinea-Bissau advances the validation of the National HIV Treatment Protocols

Bissau—The update aims to harmonize care practices, promote equitable…
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Ethiopia's Health Minister Elected Chairperson of WHO Regional Committee for Africa

Ethiopia's Health Minister Elected Chairperson of WHO Regional Committee for Africa

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 26 August 2026: Ethiopia's Minister of Health…
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The WHO Representative to Uganda, Dr Kasonde Mwinga handing over the keys of the mobile laboratory to the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Health, Dr Diana Atwine.

WHO donates mobile laboratory to strengthen Uganda’s outbreak preparedness

Kampala – TheWorld Health Organization (WHO), with funding support…
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Uganda ends Ebola outbreak following completion of 42-day countdown

Uganda ends Ebola outbreak following completion of 42-day countdown

Uganda has ended its Ebola outbreak due to Bundibugyo virus after 42…
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WHO staff member speaks with residents in a rural community.

Mpox in Guinea-Bissau: community transmission remains active as surveillance is strengthened

Bissau— Two months after the first case was confirmed, the country…
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