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WHO launches new global guidelines to create healthier school food environments

Nairobi—The World Health Organization (WHO) today launched the WHO…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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, Senegal has reduced its maternal…
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