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22nd January 2024 marks a momentous day for health and education in Angola, as the World Health Organization (WHO) and Universidade Agostinho Neto (UAN) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This event headed by the WHO Acting Representative in Angola, Dr. Humphrey Karamagi, and UAN's Rector, Professor Dr.

Luanda, 12 December 2023 - Today, 12 December, Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day, the Ministry of Health of Angola and its partners are renewing their commitment to accelerate action to ensure that all people have access to the essential health services they need for their health and well-being,

Luanda, 05 December 2024 - Angola is highly vulnerable to malaria, which is estimated to be responsible for 40% of illnesses and 42% of deaths in the country.

This opinion was first published in Portuguese by Jornal de Angola, which version can be found here:

Luanda – The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Ministers of Health and Ministers responsible for HIV/AIDS met in Luanda, Angola, on 28 November highlighting health sector progress in the region, sharing experiences, and developing common solutions to the challenges.

Huambo, November 16, 2023: To deepen knowledge about the health situation in Huambo province, strengthen dialogue and establish solid networks with local leaders, the WHO Acting Representative in Angola, Dr Humphrey Karamagi, accompanied by a team of six specialists, worked for three days in Huambo province, were the organisation with European Union Funds, is supporting local authorities with critical initiatives for meningitis fight.

LUANDA, ANGOLA - The World Health Organization (WHO) in Angola has been making significant strides in public health thanks to the robust support from various agencies of the United States Government such as United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

On 8 November 2023, the Ministry of Health and its health stakeholders launched the National Strategic Plan for Control of Tuberculosis (TB) 2023-2027. This contains the priorities that the Government intends to focus on in its efforts to end Tuberculosis in Angola.

Luanda, 8 November 2023 – Today, Angola has taken a significant step in the fight against tuberculosis with the validation of the National Tuberculosis Strategic Plan for 2023-2027, convening influential partners such as UNICEF, the Global Fund, UNDP, and UNAIDS in Luanda.

Cunene, Angola, 28 October 2023 - The World Health Organization (WHO) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MoH) organised 2-day field visit to Cunene, Angola to get direct insights into the ongoing efforts to eradicate Guinea Worm disease in Angola, which WHO has been involved in locally since 2020 with the support of The Carter Center. The mission was led by Dr.