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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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WHO Country Representative, Dr. Fabian Ndenzako with Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences; Professor Phaladze

WHO Representative pays courtesy call on WHO Collaborating Centre for Nursing and Midwifery Development at the University of Botswana School of Nursing

On 28 April 2025, WHO Country Representative, Dr. Fabian Ndenzako,…
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Sierra Leone concludes National Health Summit & Performance Awards 2025 with bold commitments for a resilient health System

Freetown, 17 May 2025 – Sierra Leone concluded its 2025 National…
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WHO Director General recognizes Mauritius unwavering efforts to control tobacco

Today, the World Health Organization proudly celebrates Mauritius for…
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Professor Mohamed Yakub Janabi of Tanzania nominated as next director of WHO African Region

Professor Mohamed Yakub Janabi of Tanzania nominated as next director of WHO African Region

Professor Mohamed Yakub Janabi was today nominated as the next…
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Amina Mohamed with the Minister of Health

WHO Strengthens Field Presence and Support to Cholera Response During High Level Visit to Kwanza Sul and Benguela

Benguela, Angola – As part of ongoing efforts to support Angola’s…
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