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Cabo Verde reforça sistema de registo de óbitos com apoio da OMS

Cabo Verde takes a historic step in mortality management with support from WHO and Portuguese Cooperation

a{text-decoration:none;color:#464feb}Cabo Verde strengthens its…
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Cabo Verde is investing in improving the quality of care for the elderly

Cabo Verde is investing in improving the quality of care for the elderly

Ana Rita’s life has improved since she began attending regular…
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Ghana Rallies Stakeholders on Measures to prevent Non-Communicable Disease and Control

With Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) now responsible for nearly half…
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Hosting the world, championing health: Seychelles welcomes Africa’s first FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup

Hosting the world, championing health: Seychelles welcomes Africa’s first FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup

Victoria—Seychelles is hosting the first-ever FIFA Beach Soccer World…
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WHO coordinates Ghana’s enrolment on the Global Platform for Access to Childhood Cancer Medicines

Every year, an estimated 1,200 children in Ghana develop cancer, yet…
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Lesego pose to the camera in the hallway of FF Rebeiro Clinic after her antenatal care.

A Mother and a Clinician’s Story of Maternal Health and Care in South Africa

Pretoria - In the heart of Pretoria, at FF Ribeiro Clinic, two women…
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Tobacco use is the root cause of most non-communicable disease in Malawi

Malawi Assesses Its Needs for Effective Implementation of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO-FCTC)

Malawi has recognized the importance of tobacco control in national…
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Sierra Leone hosts regional study tour to showcase success in PEN-Plus implementation for NCD care

Freetown, Sierra Leone: From 3–7 February 2025, the Government of…
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WHO Supports Ghana in Developing Landmark 2023 STEPS Report to Address Non-Communicable Disease Risk Factors

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have emerged as one of the most…
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Advancing Diabetes Care in Ghana: WHO’s Collaborative Efforts on the Path to Better Health

By Dr Joana Ansong, Team Lead for the Universal Health Coverage,…
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