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Driven to End Malaria

World Malaria Day 2026: Message from Shenaaz El-Halabi, WHO Representative in South Africa

Driven to End Malaria: Now We Can. Now We Must.25 April 2026,…
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Training of spraying team for malaria indoor residual spraying in Limpopo, South Africa.

Story from the Field: South Africa Uses Microstratification to Drive Toward Malaria Elimination

In the far north-east of South Africa, malaria once returned quietly…
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Dr Matthew Jowett, Unit Head for Governance, Policy and Financing at WHO HQ provides overview of the South Africa HFPM report

South Africa Launches Health Financing Progress Matrix Report in Pretoria

Pretoria, 19 March 2026 — South Africa’s National Department of…
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Group photos - participants of the Health Systems 2050 roundtable in Pretoria

Health Systems 2050 roundtable explores South Africa’s future readiness

Pretoria, South Africa — 20 February 2026, The World Health…
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Moderated discussion during the workshop

Turning Plans into Protection: Improving Capacity for Better Leprosy Case Management and Mass Drug Administration in Limpopo Province of South Africa

The World Health Organisation (WHO) Country Office for South Africa…
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Graduates celebrate completion of the training

Strengthening Public Health Security at South Africa’s Borders: First Frontline FETP Cohort Graduates

The World Health Organization (WHO), in collaboration with the…
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NTD stakeholders from National, Provincial and Partners joining together for the national strategic plan for soil-transmitted helminth infections and schistosomiasis in South Africa.

World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day 2026

Pretoria—World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day provides an…
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Participants of the Regional Technical Meeting on Innovative Health Financing Solutions

14 African countries explore innovative financing solutions for health in the African region

Johannesburg—Technical experts from 14 African countries,…
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Participants

South Africa launches national drive to eliminate schistosomiasis and intestinal worm infections in children

Durban—In a major milestone for child health, South Africa has…
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Staff of WHO and National Department of Health during campaign for Breastfeeding.

Prioritize breastfeeding and create sustainable support systems: World Breastfeeding Week represents a critical moment to champion breastfeeding as fundamental to children's survival, growth and healthy development

Pretoria—Breastfeeding is crucial as it is a baby's first vaccine,…
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