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A baby receives oral polio vaccine drops during a childhood immunization activity.

Guinea-Bissau takes another step toward a polio-free future

Bissau—Independent assessment recommends closure of the 2021 variant…
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Representatives from WHO and the Ministry of Public Health during preparatory discussions for WHA79.

Guinea-Bissau on the road to the 79th World Health Assembly

Bissau—World Health Organization organized a preparatory briefing…
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The WHO Representative in Guinea-Bissau, Dr Walter Kazadi Mulombo, and the Minister of Public Health, Comodoro Dr Quinhin Nantote, sign the 2026–2027 Biennial Programme, formalizing a new cycle of cooperation between WHO and Guinea-Bissau.

WHO and Guinea-Bissau Sign 2026–2027 Biennial Workplan and Budget

Bissau—The World Health Organization (WHO) in Guinea-Bissau and the…
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Participants seated in an auditorium attend the World Health Day ceremony, with officials at the front table.

World Health Day 2026 highlights science, evidence and trust in public health in Guinea-Bissau

Bissau—On 7 April 2026, Guinea-Bissau marked World Health Day under…
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WHO Guinea-Bissau and the Embassy of China discuss opportunities for strengthened health cooperation

WHO Guinea-Bissau and the Embassy of China discuss opportunities for strengthened health cooperation

Bissau—On 31 March 2026, Dr. Walter Kazadi Mulombo, Acting WHO…
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Led by the Ministry of Public Health, with technical support from the World Health Organization (WHO), the Seminar brought together representatives from state institutions, development partners, professional associations, and civil society in a technical, multisectoral, and evidence-based dialogue.

Guinea-Bissau validates draft law and clinical guidelines for safe abortion care, advancing the protection of women’s health and rights

Bissau—Guinea-Bissau has taken an important step in strengthening…
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Guinea-Bissau’s health system receives mobile units, equipment and medical supplies

Guinea-Bissau’s health system receives mobile units, equipment and medical supplies

Bissau—The World Health Organization (WHO) has made a major donation…
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WHO strengthens the capacity of the Ministry of Public Health of Guinea-Bissau to respond to a mass casualty fire incident in Bafatá

WHO strengthens the capacity of the Ministry of Public Health of Guinea-Bissau to respond to a mass casualty fire incident in Bafatá

Bissau–Within the framework of Guinea-Bissau’s all-hazards emergency…
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Acting WHO Representative in Guinea-Bissau meets with the Minister of Public Health to strengthen strategic collaboration.

Acting WHO Representative in Guinea-Bissau meets with the Minister of Public Health to strengthen strategic collaboration

Bissau— The Acting Representative of the World Health Organization (…
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Representante Interino da OMS na Guiné-Bissau reúne-se com o Ministro da Saúde Pública para reforçar a colaboração estratégica

Representante Interino da OMS na Guiné-Bissau reúne-se com o Ministro da Saúde Pública para reforçar a colaboração estratégica

Bissau—O Representante Interino da Organização Mundial da Saúde (OMS…
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