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Dr Kouamé Jean Konan, WHO Representative, Mr. Gilles Fagninou, UNICEF Regional Director for West and Central Africa, and Mr. Ousmane Niang, UNICEF Representative in Benin.

Driving Health Impact Together: UNICEF WCAR Leadership Engages with WHO Benin

On 21 August 2025, the WHO Country Office in Benin had the privilege…
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Anti-vector control agent in Fonton, Praia

Cabo Verde — Strengthening the Capacity of Vector Control Agents

Praia, Cabo Verde — Strengthening the Capacity of Vector Control…
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Cholera Response in Congo: Mbamou Island Breathes Again

Cholera response in Congo: Mbamou Island breathes again

Brazzaville – When Angèle, a young mother living on Mbamou Island,…
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Heavy rains caused flooding in São Vicente

WHO strengthens support for the health response in São Vicente following floods

The World Health Organization (WHO) in Cabo Verde has strengthened…
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BoMRA Takes Major Step Towards WHO Maturity Level 3 with Assisted Self-Benchmarking

WHO assisted self-benchmarking of BoMRA: A major step towards BOMRA’s attainment of WHO Maturity Level 3

The Botswana Medicines Regulatory Authority (BoMRA) successfully…
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Cholera Response in Congo: Mbamou Island Breathes Again

Cholera response in Congo: Mbamou Island breathes again

Brazzaville – When Angèle, a young mother living on Mbamou Island,…
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Africa rallies new financing models to shield communities from climate-driven health crises

Africa rallies new financing models to shield communities from climate-driven health crises

WHO and AECF convene regional workshop to pioneer climate-resilient…
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Angola launches strategic initiative to strengthen public health communication

The Ministry of Health (MOH), the World Health Organization (WHO),…
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World Humanitarian Day: Nurse Abidine in Mauritania’s Mbera refugee camp carries hope every day

World Humanitarian Day: Nurse Abidine in Mauritania’s Mbera refugee camp carries hope every day

Mbera – Every year on 19 August, the world celebrates World…
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Africa Must Reduce Reliance on Imported Medicines, WHO Urges at Regional GMP Training Workshop

Africa Must Reduce Reliance on Imported Medicines, WHO Urges at Regional GMP Training Workshop

Africa must prioritize pharmaceutical self-reliance by boosting local…
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