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Angola reinforces its commitment to a tobacco-free future

Angola marked World No Tobacco Day with a national campaign that…
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The One Health Surveillance Platform OHSP, a digital health platform, was adopted for reporting under events and indicator-based surveillance

Stronger signals, rapid action: Transforming early disease detection and surveillance in Malawi

Early detection of public health threats requires continuous capacity…
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The investments support Zambia’s ability to identify suspected cases early, respond rapidly, and limit potential spread

WHO Hands Over Ebola Preparedness Supplies to Strengthen Zambia’s Readiness

Lusaka, Zambia - The World Health Organization (WHO) has handed over…
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World Food Safety Day 2026 poster: safe food everywhere campaign theme.

Joint Statement by the WHO and FAO in South Africa on World Food Safety Day 2026: From burden to solutions – safe food everywhere

Pretoria | 7 June 2026 On World Food Safety Day, the World…
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Mental Health Intercountry Workshop

Lesotho takes action to strengthen mental healthcare

Maseru— Lesotho is charting a new path towards improved mental…
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Neshoo Leaungokiok and her newborn baby, sits with Lucy Makena, a reproductive health officer from a nearby mobile outreach clinic supported by WHO.

Mobile health services in Kenya reduce the risk of stillbirths

Samburu County, Kenya - In Lolmolong village, in Samburu County in…
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WHO donates critical supplies as Ghana intensifies Ebola preparedness efforts

The recent declaration of an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic…
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During the second round, vaccination teams will continue conducting door-to-door visits, alongside outreach activities in markets, schools, churches, and health facilities to ensure that all eligible children are reached

Zambia undertakes the second round of the polio vaccination campaign to protect every child against polio

Lusaka, Zambia. Protecting children against polio requires…
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Driven to End Malaria: Now We Can. Now We Must.

Driven to End Malaria: Now We Can. Now We Must.

World Malaria Day is a powerful global moment to reflect on the…
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Four health workers recover from Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Four health workers recover from Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo—Four nurses who were being…
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