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Polio Launch in Angola

Angola Launches National Campaign to Vaccinate More Than 9 Million Children Against Polio

The national polio vaccination campaign was officially launched today…
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Promoting the inclusion of people affected by leprosy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Promoting the inclusion of people affected by leprosy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

When the first patches appeared on her skin, Espérance, who lives in…
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WHO supports Mauritius in undertaking a comprehensive Health Labour Market Analysis

Port Louis—Mauritius is set to reshape its health workforce through a…
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Tanzania Sets Emergency Medical Team Initiative in Motion with National Induction Training

Tanzania Sets Emergency Medical Team Initiative in Motion with National Induction Training

Zanzibar — The United Republic of Tanzania has conducted a week-long…
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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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polio

United for Protection: Vaccination to Ensure a Polio-Free Future

By: Dr Indrajit Hazarika, WHO Representative in Angola
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African Countries Step Up Action to Strengthen Tobacco Tax Administration and Regional Cooperation

Twelve African countries gathered in Abidjan on 23–24 March 2026 to…
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WHO field coordination turns zero dose data into targeted action to reach every child

WHO field coordination turns zero dose data into targeted action to reach every child

Mbale, Uganda: Across the hills and lowland communities of Eastern…
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