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Samson Mutua, 27, is the first Kenyan to receive lenacapavir, a new injection that protects against HIV for six months with just two doses a year.

Kenya becomes first in East Africa to launch six-month HIV prevention injection

Nairobi
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Dr Karamagi Visit to Josephine Lagu Vice President for Service Cluster

HE Vice President Josephine Lagu Yanga receives WHO in a courtesy visit to discuss strengthening cancer care

H.E.
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Southern Africa faces acute surge in cholera due to floods, displacement

Southern Africa faces acute surge in cholera due to floods, displacement

Cholera cases in Southern Africa region have risen by over seven…
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Signing agreement for the construction of a Permanent WHO Country Office Headquarters| Juba, 25 February 2026

South Sudan, WHO seal landmark deal for permanent WHO Headquarters

The Ministry of Health (MoH) - Republic of South Sudan and the World…
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WHO prepositions interagency emergency health kits in Fangak

Flooded roads, lifesaving care: how CERF support saved a child in Fangak County, Jonglei State

Juba- When severe flooding submerged large parts of Fangak County in…
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Newly released 2025 scorecard unveils progress and setbacks on health and gender equality across Southern Africa

Newly released 2025 scorecard unveils progress and setbacks on health and gender equality across Southern Africa

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has launched its…
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WHO strengthens the capacity of the Ministry of Public Health of Guinea-Bissau to respond to a mass casualty fire incident in Bafatá

WHO strengthens the capacity of the Ministry of Public Health of Guinea-Bissau to respond to a mass casualty fire incident in Bafatá

Bissau–Within the framework of Guinea-Bissau’s all-hazards emergency…
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WHO strengthens the capacity of the Ministry of Public Health of Guinea-Bissau to respond to a mass casualty fire incident in Bafatá

WHO strengthens the capacity of the Ministry of Public Health of Guinea-Bissau to respond to a mass casualty fire incident in Bafatá

Bissau–Within the framework of Guinea-Bissau’s all-hazards emergency…
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