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African countries advance access to eye care services
Since 2025, SPECS 2030 has been implemented in nine pioneering countries in the region: The Gambia, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mauritania, Mozambique, Rwanda, South Africa and Zambia.
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WHO mission reviews preparedness and health system needs across five counties in Liberia
Monrovia – As Liberia continues efforts to strengthen preparedness for Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) and other public health threats, Dr Olushayo Olu, WHO Representative to Liberia, joined a field mission across Nimba, …
Read moreWHO supports reactive yellow fever vaccination campaign and Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) preparedness in Liberia
Monrovia, Liberia – Following a confirmed yellow fever case in Porkpa District, Grand Cape Mount County, the Grand Cape Mount County Health Team, with support from World Health Organization (WHO) and the Ministry of Heal…
Read moreAfrica Region Tobacco Control Champions Recognized through World No Tobacco Day Awards 2026
Five tobacco control champions from the WHO African Region have been recognized at the 2026 World No Tobacco Day Awards for outstanding work in policy, research, and advocacy. The awardees — from South Africa, Liberia, Burkina Faso, and Nigeria — reflect the Region’s growing leadership in countering nicotine and tobacco addiction.
Read moreWHO strengthens emergency care in Liberia with handover of medically equipped ambulances and life-saving medical equipment and supplies
Monrovia—The World Health Organization (WHO) has handed over two fully fitted ambulances and essential medical supplies and equipment to the tune of US$ 600 000 to the Ministry of Health to strengthen emergency response …
Read moreAfrican Countries Step Up Action to Strengthen Tobacco Tax Administration and Regional Cooperation
Twelve 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 moreLiberia advances implementation of amended International Health Regulations
Monrovia—The Government of Liberia has taken a key step towards implementing the 2024 amendments to the International Health Regulations (2005) following the signing of a national declaration of commitment after a three-…
Read moreFrom distance to access: Liberia launches four advanced NCD clinics to drive the WHO PEN-Plus scale-up
Liberia faces a rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCD), yet access to care for severe chronic conditions remains critically limited, especially in rural areas. In 2022, only 48% of health facilities offered NCD…
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