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World Health Day 2025: Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures

World Health Day 2025: Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures

On World Health Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) calls for…
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African region’s maternal and newborn mortality declining, but progress still slow

African region’s maternal and newborn mortality declining, but progress still slow

Brazzaville – The African region has made progress in lowering…
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Lesego pose to the camera in the hallway of FF Rebeiro Clinic after her antenatal care.

A Mother and a Clinician’s Story of Maternal Health and Care in South Africa

Pretoria - In the heart of Pretoria, at FF Ribeiro Clinic, two women…
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Niger: improving access to services to reduce maternal mortality

Niger: improving access to services to reduce maternal mortality

Niamey – When 19-year-old Aichatou, from Birni in the Dosso region,…
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The health of mothers and babies is the foundation of healthy families and communities

The health of mothers and babies is the foundation of healthy families and communities

On World Health day, Uganda reflects on progress, challenges, and…
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WR delivers his speech

Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures: WHO Zambia Celebrates World Health Day with Focus on Maternal and Newborn Health

On April 7th, WHO Zambia hosted a significant advocacy meeting at the…
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WHO Regional Director's visit to Ethiopia enhancing emergency preparedness and response

WHO Regional Director's visit to Ethiopia enhancing emergency preparedness and response

Emergency preparedness and response are critical for global health…
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WHO donates vital laboratory equipment and vehicles to the Ministry of Health to strengthen Sierra Leone's health systems.

Freetown, Sierra Leone, April 2025 – The World Health Organization (…
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