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Two Friends, Two Drops, One Promise: A Village’s Hope Against Polio

On a warm morning in Chembe Village, along the shimmering shores of…
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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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Angola Strengthens Its Response to Malaria and Focuses on Vaccination to Save Lives

Even before dawn, Maria left her home in the municipality of Cazenga…
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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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Vacinas funcionam

African Vaccination Week 2026 begins in São Tomé and Príncipe, reaffirming that vaccines work for all

Angolares - On 29 April, the city of Angolares hosted the official…
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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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Malaria in Angola: Now we can. Now we must!

By: Dr. Nzuzi Katondi, WHO Malaria OfficerOn 25 April, the world…
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