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Excited for the Polio vaccine, Makawa Primary School students

Where trust turns into protection: The school at the heart of Malawi’s polio breakthrough

At Makawa Primary School, where more than 5,000 children fill…
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Le Gouvernement du Burundi introduit le vaccin contre le virus du papillome humain (VPH) pour protéger les filles et prévenir le cancer du col de l’utérus

The Government of Burundi introduces the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to protect girls and prevent cervical cancer

Bujumbura – Under the leadership of the Ministry of Public Health and…
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malaria

Malaria in Angola: Now we can. Now we must!

By: Dr. Nzuzi Katondi, WHO Malaria OfficerOn 25 April, the world…
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WHO Malawi Rep Dr Charles Njuguna vaccinates a child against polio at Kabudula Community Hospital

Malawi launches second round of polio vaccination campaign

Lilongwe – Phase 2 of the polio vaccination campaign is now underway…
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Lenacapavir

Mozambique takes a decisive step in HIV prevention with the introduction of Lenacapavir and the Biomedical Combination Prevention Guidelines

Maputo – The Ndlavela Health Center, in the municipality of Matola,…
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São Tomé and Príncipe reinforces commitment to malaria elimination during World Malaria Day celebrations

São Tomé, 25 April — São Tomé and Príncipe marked World Malaria Day…
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Training of spraying team for malaria indoor residual spraying in Limpopo, South Africa.

Story from the Field: South Africa Uses Microstratification to Drive Toward Malaria Elimination

In the far north-east of South Africa, malaria once returned quietly…
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Children better protected against malaria in Togo

Children better protected against malaria in Togo

Lomé—When his daughter developed a high fever, Jean did not hesitate…
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Driven to End Malaria

World Malaria Day 2026: Message from Shenaaz El-Halabi, WHO Representative in South Africa

Driven to End Malaria: Now We Can. Now We Must.25 April 2026,…
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Africa’s routine vaccine systems deliver gains against cancer and malaria, but funding pressures loom

Africa’s routine vaccine systems deliver gains against cancer and malaria, but funding pressures loom

Brazzaville/Geneva—Africa’s routine immunization programmes are…
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