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women’s, children’s, and adolescents’ health

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,…
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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…
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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

African health ministers have pledged renewed action to end all forms…
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Dr Tedros, WHO Director General commends WHO Zambia team

During his visit to Lusaka for the 75th WHO Regional Committee for…
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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…
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African health ministers commit to strengthen emergency preparedness and response

African health ministers commit to strengthen emergency preparedness and response

Across the African continent, fragile health systems are often the…
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Dr. Kouamé Jean Konan, WHO Representative in Benin, presenting the WHO Benin Country Cooperation Strategy 2023–2027 to His Excellency Louis Gbèhounou Vlavonou, President of the National Assembly.

WHO Representative in Benin meets National Assembly President: Benin’s Parliament reaffirms Its key role in sustainable health financing

Porto-Novo, 25 August 2025 - Dr. Kouamé Jean Konan,…
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President Hichilema honours Dr Tedros, Dr Kaseya for advancing health equity

His Excellency Mr Hakainde Hichilema, President of the Republic of…
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