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Angola Observes World Malaria Day with Focus on Renewed Commitment

Under the global theme “Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite,” Angola…

Vaccination progress helps save millions of lives in African region

Vaccination progress helps save millions of lives in African region

Brazzaville/Geneva – An increase in vaccine coverage in Africa is…

Uganda Inaugurates second National Tobacco Control Committee to Intensify Tobacco Control Efforts in the Country

Uganda inaugurates second national tobacco control committee to intensify tobacco control efforts in the country

The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the World Health…

WORLD HEALTH DAY 2025

In commemoration of the World Health Day 2025 on 7 April 2025, the…

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…

WHO experts engaging with the community on the ground

Tackling the Malaria surge: WHO supports Botswana’s coordinated response to 2025 outbreak

In response to a recent upsurge in malaria cases, the Ministry of…

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Angola reinforces actions to end cholera with WHO support

In a meeting held today, the Honourable Minister of Health of the…

Minister of Health, Dr Louise M Kpoto receiving the mpox vaccine

Liberia introduces the mpox vaccine with WHO Support

Grand Cape Mount, Liberia - Since August 2024, Liberia has reported a…

African health experts commit to accelerate efforts to eliminate Neglected Tropical Diseases

African health experts commit to accelerate efforts to eliminate Neglected Tropical Diseases

Lomé – African health experts have renewed commitment to…

Integration at the Forefront to Enhance Catch-Up Vaccination Reach in Ethiopia

Integration at the Forefront to Enhance Catch-Up Vaccination Reach in Ethiopia

Integration has emerged as a cornerstone strategy in Ethiopia’s…