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Malawi and Mozambique team at Thambani Health Centre in Malawi

Stopping Polio at the Border: Malawi and Mozambique Join Forces

In October 2025, a suspected polio case triggered an urgent alert in…
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Group picture of GER in Immunization community change agents in Thundiwike, Mzimba North

Breaking Barriers: How Gender Equity is Transforming Immunization in Malawi

Just three years ago, Malawi faced a daunting challenge. A wave of…
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Handing over of measles laboratory supplies to strengthen gaps identified during the accreditation process

Strengthening Malawi’s Measles & Rubella Surveillance—Kamuzu Central Hospital Laboratory Achieves Full WHO Accreditation (2025–2026)

For years, Malawi’s Kamuzu Central Hospital (KCH) laboratory has…
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Health professions regulatory bodies, education leaders and technical experts from across the African Region have reached a landmark consensus on the Africa Health Professions Education Quality Standards (AHPEQS), establishing a shared continental framework to strengthen the quality, relevance and responsiveness of health professional training.

Health profession regulators agree on education quality standards in Africa

Potchefstroom, South Africa – 18 March 2026, Health professions…
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: Presentation on micro-planning for vaccine dose allocation during the HPV and Mpox vaccination campaign review meeting

Strengthening Routine Immunization and Outbreak Response in Malawi, HPV and Mpox vaccination campaign review meeting

In 2025, Malawi undertook two major public health interventions to…
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International Women’s Day 2026: WHO drives inclusion: screening and equity for women in custody and staff

International Women’s Day 2026: WHO drives inclusion: screening and equity for women in custody and staff

On 9 March 2026, the voices of women in custody at Beau Bassin Women’…
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WHO strengthens responsible suicide reporting to advance Ghana’s mental health agenda

The World Health Organization (WHO), together with the Association…
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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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Community Health Workers in Songwe Use Digital Tools to Detect Disease Outbreaks Faster

Community Health Workers in Songwe use digital tools to detect disease outbreaks faster

Songwe – For years, communities in Songwe Region in western Tanzania…
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Strengthening Surveillance to Prevent Hospital-Acquired Infections in Tanzania

Strengthening surveillance to prevent hospital-acquired infections in Tanzania

As part of International Health Regulations (IHR 2005) core…
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