By: Olívio Gambo, WHO Angola communication officer.In the last few days of March, Angola experienced yet another moment that reminded us of the value of coming together for a greater cause. The national polio vaccination…
Read moreBy: Dr Indrajit Hazarika, WHO Representative in AngolaOn World Health Day 2026, under the theme “Together for Health. Support Science”, the World Health Organization calls on everyone to reaffirm a simple yet powerful tr…
Read moreFoi oficialmente lançada hoje, no município de Belas, a campanha nacional de vacinação contra a poliomielite, uma iniciativa que visa proteger mais de 9 milhões de crianças menores de 5 anos em todo o país.A campanha dec…
Read moreThe national polio vaccination campaign was officially launched today in the municipality of Belas, an initiative aimed at protecting more than 9 Millon children under the age of 5 across the country.The campaign runs fr…
Read moreBy: Dr Indrajit Hazarika, WHO Representative in AngolaPolio remains a real threat in several countries across the African region, including Angola, which has led the country to step up surveillance. Despite the progress …
Read moreTwelve African countries gathered in Abidjan on 23–24 March 2026 to accelerate implementation of the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products, strengthening tax administration and cross-border cooperation. With 22 countries in the WHO African Region having ratified the Protocol, WHO AFRO and the Convention Secretariat reaffirmed their commitment to sustained technical assistance.
Read moreAngola has taken a decisive step towards strengthening national health security by completing the 2025 State Party Annual Report (SPAR), a central instrument of the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005). With this …
Read moreAfter five consecutive years without human cases and with significant progress in strengthening epidemiological surveillance, community mobilisation and response to animal infections, the country is entering a decisive p…
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